Hollywood Homicide

About Hollywood Homicide

The 2003 movie "Hollywood Homicide" was an action comedy directed by Ron Shelton and produced by Lou Pitt. It follows the story of two detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department who are trying to solve a high-profile case in the music industry. These detectives, however, have unusual second jobs; one is a wannabe actor, while the other is a real estate broker.

Making / Production

Produced by Columbia Pictures, "Hollywood Homicide" was filmed in Los Angeles, California. It was directed by Ron Shelton, who is famed for his sports movies like "Bull Durham" and "White Men Can't Jump".

Actors

• Harrison Ford as Detective Joe Gavilan: Harrison brings to life a seasoned detective juggling the hard-nosed world of LA crime and a side gig in real estate.
• Josh Hartnett as Detective K.C. Calden: Hartnett plays Ford's young partner, who’s also a yoga instructor and aspiring actor. Their chemistry and banter contribute to the movie's light-hearted nature.
• Lena Olin as Ruby: Lena portrays the femme fatale, functioning as the love interest of Ford's character.
• Isaiah Washington as Antoine Sartain: Isaiah dives into the role of a shady music industry executive who becomes the investigators' primary suspect.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title "Hollywood Homicide" refers to the LAPD's Hollywood division, where the two main characters work as homicide detectives.
• Stars Harrison Ford and Josh Hartnett did most of their own driving stunts in the film.

Quotes

• Joe Gavilan (Ford): "These aren't just any criminals. These are... "showbiz" criminals."
• K.C. Calden (Hartnett): "Things could be worse. I could have been a fireman."

Music & Soundtrack

• The soundtrack of "Hollywood Homicide" is a blend of rock, hip-hop, and soul music.
• Notable tracks include "Hollywood", performed by P.O.D., and "At Last", a classic from Etta James.