Action,Crime
United States of America
Hickey & Boggs is a 1972 crime thriller directed by Robert Culp. The film revolves around two private detectives, Al Hickey (Bill Cosby) and Frank Boggs (Robert Culp), who are hired to find a missing young girl. As they start their investigation, they soon discover that the girl is dead and her death is linked to a large robbery that took place a few years earlier.
As Hickey and Boggs dig deeper into the case, they find themselves in the middle of a criminal conspiracy involving corrupt cops, gangsters, and mobsters. The two detectives soon realize that their investigation has triggered a violent reign of terror, and they become targets of the very people they are trying to bring to justice.
As they race against time to solve the case, Hickey and Boggs find themselves at odds with each other, as their different approaches to the investigation lead to tension and conflict. However, they soon realize that they need to work together to survive and bring the criminals to justice.
Hickey & Boggs is a gritty and realistic crime thriller that explores the dark side of society and the toll it takes on those who stand up to it. It features strong performances from both Bill Cosby and Robert Culp, who also co-wrote the screenplay. Despite its critical acclaim, the film was not a commercial success, but it has gained a cult following over the years.
