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58% Critic Match
Plain Clothes
“An Undercover Nightmare.”
5.8 / 10• 1988• 1h 38m•PG• English
ComedyThrillerMysteryCrimeRomanceAction
Storyline
To prove his brother's innocence, undercover officer Nick enrolls in high school again, dealing with crushes, bullies, humiliations, popularity swings, and quirky teachers and staff to find the real murderer.
Cast & Crew
Arliss Howard
Nick Dunbar
Lead
Suzy Amis
Robin Torrence
George Wendt
Chet Butler
Diane Ladd
Jane Melway
Seymour Cassel
Ed Malmburg
Larry Pine
Dave Hechtor
Jackie Gayle
Coach Zeffer
Abe Vigoda
Mr. Wiseman
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Martha Coolidge's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Plain Clothes is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
