Plain Clothes
1988 · 1h 38m · Action, Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Romance, Thriller · United States of America · Rated PG (US)
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.
Directed by
Martha CoolidgeWritten by
Scott Frank6.1Smart score
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