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19881h 38m5.9(34)

Plain Clothes

An Undercover Nightmare.

ComedyThrillerMysteryCrimeRomanceAction
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1988-04-15
1h 38m
English
Released
Sierra Alta Productions

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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.

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About Plain Clothes

An Undercover Nightmare.

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. Running 98 minutes.

Plain Clothes Cast and Characters

The cast features Arliss Howard (as Nick Dunbar), Suzy Amis (as Robin Torrence), George Wendt (as Chet Butler), Diane Ladd (as Jane Melway), and Seymour Cassel (as Ed Malmburg). Their performances are a major reason Plain Clothes has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Plain Clothes

Plain Clothes flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently, action sequences that don't feel cheap, tight pacing that earns its twists, and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Plain Clothes?

Plain Clothes runs for 98 minutes (about 1.6 hours).

Is Plain Clothes good? What's the rating?

Plain Clothes holds a 5.9/10 rating based on 34 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of Plain Clothes?

The main cast includes Arliss Howard, Suzy Amis, George Wendt, and Diane Ladd, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Plain Clothes available in English?

Yes — Plain Clothes was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was Plain Clothes released?

Plain Clothes was released in 1988.

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Where can I watch Plain Clothes for free?

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What is Plain Clothes about?

Plain Clothes is a Comedy/Thriller English-language film. 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.

When was Plain Clothes released?

Plain Clothes was released on April 15, 1988. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. The film was produced by Sierra Alta Productions.

Who stars in Plain Clothes?

Plain Clothes stars Arliss Howard, Suzy Amis, George Wendt and Diane Ladd. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Plain Clothes available in HD?

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