National Security
A brash ex‑cadet and a disgraced cop are forced to team up as low‑level security guards to bust a ruthless smuggling ring before it destroys their careers and the city’s safety.
“They only look like cops.”
Synopsis
Earl Montgomery, a brash and failed police academy candidate, and Hank Rafferty, a once-respected but now disgraced law enforcement officer, find themselves constantly at odds. Their paths first crossed during a routine traffic stop that spiraled into chaos, placing them on opposing sides of the law. Now working as low-level security guards, they are reluctantly paired together in an effort to dismantle a smuggling operation.
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A crew of 69+ credited
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Edited by Debra Neil FisherShot by Oliver WoodScored by Randy EdelmanDesigned by Larry Fulton
Box Office
2003 · Box office
Grossed $50.1M worldwide
Worldwide gross
$50.1M
US & Canada: $36.4M — 73% of worldwide · International: $13.7M (27%)
Opening weekend: $14.4M — 39% of its US run. Front-loaded — most of its money arrived opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $18.7M — 51% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,729 theaters
Also known as
- Seguridad nacionales
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Cast & Crew
69 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Martin Lawrence
as Earl Montgomery
Steve Zahn
as Hank Rafferty
Colm Feore
as Detective Frank McDuff
Bill Duke
as Lieutenant Washington
Eric Roberts
as Nash
Timothy Busfield
as Charlie Reed
Robinne Lee
as Denise
Matt Mccoy
as Robert Barton
Brett Cullen
as Heston
Ken Lerner
as Hank's Lawyer
Cleo King
as Woman in Car
Joe Flaherty
as Owen Fergus
Supporting cast
43Mari Morrow
as Lola
Gerry Del Sol
as Booking Clerk
Stephen Tobolowsky
as Billy Narthax
Keith Cooke
as Ang
Mike Brady
as Smith
Troy Gilbert
as Cain
Anthony G Schmidt
as Eddie
Joe Bucaro Iii
as Bratton
Carl Ciarfalio
as Stanton
Bobby Mclaughlin
as Ashcroft
Robert Harvey
as Cop at Impound Yard
John Henry Binder
as Cop at Impound Yard
Margaret Travolta
as Judge
Wayne Morse
as Bailiff
Terry Logan
as LAPD Cop
Mark Lonow
as Detective at Interrogation
Jeff Ross
as Security Guard
Jocko Marcellino
as Sarcastic Cop
Jonathan Loughran
as Sarcastic Cop
Noel Gugliemi
as Latino Convict
Hiep Thi Le
as McDuff's Secretary
Leslie Jones
as Trucker Woman
Dawn Lewis
as Woman at Impound Yard
Jackie Flynn
as Guard in Solitary
Hal Fishman
as Hal Fishman
Andy Dugan
as Student Driver
Mickey Gilbert
as Driving Instructor
Richardson Morse
as Detective
Ben Hernandez Bray
as Detective
Tom Forrest
as Obnoxious Guy
Amy Aquino
as Councilwoman
Amanda Van Roberts
as Rich Lady
Michael Grasso
as Training Cop
Bruce Franklin
as Training Facility Officer
Daniel Sudick
as Training Facility Officer
Maia Danziger
as Jaguar Lady
Greg Serano
as Carjacker
Martin Klebba
as Security Guard (uncredited)
Kevin Beard
as Taylor (uncredited)
Michael Beardsley
as Opening Scene Motorist (uncredited)
Frank Carlopio
as Cadet Lopez (uncredited)
Ray Huffman
as Security Officer (uncredited)
Errol Sack
as Bus Driver (uncredited)
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