"[8], The movie earned over $46 million in its domestic release. He is chased into ... >>. A home video version was scheduled to be released 17 Nov 1988, with several minutes of added footage and a new running time of 127 minutes, as reported by Var on 28 Sep 1988. Robert Duvall and Sean Penn provide two powerful performance as Officers Hodges and McGavin in this realistic cop drama. Hodges and McGavin, who are parked close by, witness the shooting and chase the car. Solo and DiLello then developed an idea for a screenplay, sold it to Orion Pictures, and wrote two drafts. One night, Rocket and several gang members from the Crips smoke marijuana while driving a van. High Top commandeers a motorcycle and crashes it into a restaurant, and McGavin follows him inside where they fight each other in the kitchen until Hodges arrives. As they slow down on a residential street, Rocket shoots Robert Craig, a member of the Bloods, outside his house. In an alley nearby, Hodges and McGavin spot a possible drug deal. See All News. Driving away, Hodges complains about being re-assigned to CRASH after working an easier assignment at a juvenile detention center. On set, production vehicles were parked in a circle, and crew members placed tape around the area to mark territory, while security guards stood watch around the perimeter, according to production notes. Bob Hodges Chief Operating Officer at May Brands . The next day, officers break into Sharon’s house while she is having sex with Killer-Bee. Solo and DiLello then developed an idea for a screenplay, sold it to Orion Pictures, and wrote two drafts. In the greater Los Angeles area there are over 600 street gangs with almost 70,000 gang members. Solo had become acquainted with Chicago police officers after filming scenes for Bad Boys at a juvenile prison outside the city. View Bob Hodges’s professional profile on Relationship Science, the database of decision makers. As part of the now-infamous C.R.A.S.H unit, they are placed into the heart of South Central L.A, where urban decay is rampant and streets gang take control. DENNIS ROBERT HODGES, director, 2 May 2006 - , PROJECT SOLUTIONS GROUP ASIA (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED (India, 2 May 2006 - ) EDWARD ROBERT HODGES, agent, STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS, INC. (California (US), 25 Aug 2009 - ) ERNEST ROBERT JOHN HODGES, director, 30 Jun 1991-25 Jul 1991, inactive AD HOC GRAPHICS LIMITED (United … McGavin has a short lived romance with a waitress named Louisa who, like the offended Hodges, feels the weight of the Pac-Man persona. As stated in the 30 Mar 1988 HR, Solo hired writer Michael Schiffer to draft a new version of the screenplay with Hopper’s notes in mind. Sometime later, a more reserved McGavin has a rookie partner, a black cop who grew up in the neighborhood where they patrol and sports an attitude like the "Pac-Man".        Despite early concerns, the film’s opening weekend saw few gang-related incidents. AFI champions progress in visual storytelling to empower storytellers, inspire story lovers and further the limitless power of the moving image. Officer Bob Hodges (Robert Duvall), a veteran member of the Los Angeles anti-gang unit, gets a new partner: officer Danny McGavin (Sean Penn) is young, aggressive and arrogant. Colors is a 1988 American police procedural action crime film starring Sean Penn and Robert Duvall, and directed by Dennis Hopper. Boise, Idaho Area. Later, Frog’s gang ambushes Rocket’s hideout in retaliation, and several gang members die in the firefight, including Rocket. Last year there were 387 gang-related killings.” The Police Department’s division is called C. R. A. S. H. (Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums) and the Sheriff’s division is called O. S. S. (Operation Safe Streets). Bob Hodges joined Capio in January 2013 as President. McGavin tells him the same joke about the bulls that Hodges taught him, and the younger officer reciprocates in the same way as the young McGavin. Bob Hodges Director, Christian School Education at Nazarene Bible College. Colors was shown by the prosecution in Vaney’s trial, and the convicted killer later attempted to appeal the court’s decision, claiming that the film was “hideously violent” and swayed the jury, as stated in a 5 Aug 1991 DV news item; however, a California state court unanimously ruled that the screening had been “relevant to the case.” The DV item reported Vaney’s sentence as “25 years to life with the possibility of parole,” contradicting the report of HR. At the time, he had just finished the film Bad Boys (1983, see entry), shot in Chicago, IL, and starring Sean Penn. McGavin badgers a witness who refuses to talk, but Hodges steps in, reminding his partner that the woman is only protecting herself. One day, McGavin and Hodges pull up by a curb where several Crips, including Rocket, are congregating. Again, Hodges sends Felipe away with a warning, but McGavin stops him and spray-paints his face. Charles O. Glenn, executive vice president of marketing at Orion, commented on the film’s “’two-pronged publicity and advertising’ campaign” that would appeal to both “streetwise” young viewers and more sophisticated moviegoers. Although the pair bond quickly, life lessons are seemingly lost on the aggressive, cavalier McGavin, whose stunts soon bring him notoriety among the gang members and the people, such as attacking a graffiti artist by spraying his eyes with the paint can. From. The following written statement precedes opening credits: “The Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department each has a gang crime division. $3.99. Danny McGavin (Sean Penn) and Bob Hodges (Robert Duvall) wear a DRE (Drug Recognition Expert) pin on their uniform shirt pocket flap (the pin is a white crest shape). For the 2009 Malayalam film, see, "Colors (1988) Review/Film; Police vs. Street Gangs In Hopper's 'Colors, "Box Office Champs, Chumps : The hero of the bottom line was the 46-year-old 'Bambi' – Page 2", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colors_(film)&oldid=1004524972, Fictional portrayals of the Los Angeles Police Department, Hispanic and Latino American action films, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 3 February 2021, at 01:11. Fulfilling the prophesies of many who protested the film, on 26 Apr 1988, a LAHExam article stated that Charles Vaney Queen (misspelled as Charles Vain Queen), a member of the Crips, one of two street gangs prominently portrayed in Colors, shot and killed David Dawson, a rival gang member of the Bloods, outside a Stockton, CA, theater after viewing the film on 24 Apr 1988. Sean Penn Officer Danny McGavin. María Conchita Alonso as Louisa Gomez. In an alley nearby, Hodges and McGavin spot a possible drug deal. Colors relaunched Hopper as a director 19 years after Easy Rider, and inspired discussion over its depiction of gang life and gang violence. Rocket then learns what has happened and decides to kill McGavin.        According to a 30 Mar 1988 HR article, producer Robert H. Solo began developing the idea for Colors in 1984. See Full Cast Latest News See All. Drawn into this fracas is officer Bob Hodges (Duvall), married, the father of three, who’s inexpicably been forced back into the action. After a lengthy pursuit, the gang car crashes and explodes, and McGavin crashes as well. Each group attempts to right the wrongs against their respective crews as police strive to prevent the hit and stand their authority over the fall out. A 5 Jun 1987 LAT news item announced that background actor Jeffrey Klein sued Sean Penn for striking him on the set. In this case, the policemen were Officer Danny McGavin, also known as Pacman, and Officer Bob Hodges. A 20 Apr 1988 HR article announced that the release would expand to a total of more than 1,200 screens on 29 Apr 1988, and stated that Colors had made a “boxoffice killing” the previous weekend. The summary and note for this entry were completed with participation from the AFI Academic Network. Have access to all of TMF's online and email products for FREE, and be paid for your contributions to TMF! According to production notes from AMPAS library files, the film was shot “entirely on the streets” in areas around Los Angeles, CA, including South Central Los Angeles, Watts, Firestone, Carson, Venice, the waterfront at San Pedro, and Boyle Heights in East Los Angeles. Stream & Watch Online Powered by JustWatch. Officer Bob Hodges, a nineteen-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, meets new officer, Danny McGavin, and afterward, they attend a meeting led by Officer Melindez for the CRASH (Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums) unit, a select group of twenty-four policemen targeting Los Angeles gangs, namely the Bloods and Crips. A soundtrack containing mainly hip hop music was released on April 15, 1988, by Warner Bros. Records. While Hodges holds up several gang members, McGavin chases one suspect on foot. "[3], Janet Maslin of The New York Times stated that it "has a superb eye for the poisonous flowering of gang culture amid ghetto life, and an ear to match; along with brilliant cinematography by Haskell Wexler, it's also got a fierce, rollicking sense of motion. The original script by Richard Di Lello took place in Chicago and was more about drug dealing than gang members. Frog, who is in jail for unpaid tickets, overhears a Crips member talking about Rocket’s plans and informs Hodges, earning himself an early release from jail. Sean Penn plays a rookie LAPD cop named Danny who is paired up with veteran officer Bob Hodges (Robert Duvall). One day, McGavin and Hodges pull up by a curb where several Crips, including Rocket, are congregating. Robert Duvall as Officer Bob Hodges. From. At the time that he hit Klein, Penn had been on probation “for beating a man he thought was trying to kiss his wife, rock star Madonna” in a nightclub. Ice-T, a popular recording artist featured on the film’s soundtrack, performed a promotional rap for the film that aired as a radio advertisement. After nine weeks of release, the film had taken in $41.7 million in box-office receipts, according to a 17 Jun 1988 Tampa Bay Times report. As Killer-Bee dies in her bed, Sharon blames McGavin and promises revenge. Early life. Later, the Bloods mourn the loss of Robert Craig at his funeral. After most of the partygoers are subdued, Bird, one of the gang members, shoots and kills Hodges. officer, and his rookie partner, Danny McGavin (Penn), who try to stop the gang violence between the Bloods, the Crips, and Hispanic street gangs. by National League Music, courtesy of Maryjane Productions; "Memories of El Monte," performed by The Penguins, written by Frank Zappa and Ray Collins, published by Drive-In Music Co., Inc., courtesy of Original Sound Entertainment; "Mad Mad World," performed by 7A3, written by Brett Bouldin, Sean Bouldin and Johnny Rivers, published by .357 Music, courtesy of Vendetta Records; "Love Guarantee," performed by Kenia Hernandez and Courtney Gains, written by Kenia Hernandez, published by Kenia Publishing; "Squeeze the Trigger," performed by Ice-T, written by Ice-T and Afrika Islam, published by Colgems/EMI Music, Inc./ Rhyme Syndicate Music, courtesy of Sire Records, by arrangement with Warner Special Products; "Oogum Boogum," performed by Brenton Wood, written by Alfred Smith," published by Big Shot Music, courtesy of Double Shot Records; "Let the Rhythm Run," performed by Salt-N-Pepa, written by Fingerprints, published by Next Plateau Music/Turnout Bros. Music, courtesy of Next Plateau Records, Inc.; "Paid in Full," performed by Eric B. and Rakim, written by Eric B. and Rakim, published by Island Music, Inc., courtesy of Island Records, Inc. Los Angeles and New York openings: 15 Apr 1988, Spectral Recording; Dolby Stereo® in selected theatres. Summary and note were written by participant Austin Hodaie, a student at Oregon State University, with Jon Lewis as academic advisor. In their upturned vehicle, Hodges tells McGavin that his wife wants to meet him. Dennis Hopper ordered changes, so Michael Schiffer was hired and the setting was changed to Los Angeles and the focus of the story became more about the world of gang members. While Hodges holds up several gang members, McGavin chases one suspect on foot. "Colors," performed by Ice-T, written by Ice-T & Afrika Islam, published by Colgems/EMI Music, Inc./Rhyme Syndicate Music, courtesy of Sire Records/Rhyme Syndicate Productions; "One Time One Night," performed by Los Lobos, written by David Hidalgo & Louie Perez, published by Bug Music, courtesy of Slash Records/Warner Bros. Records Inc. by arrangement with Warner Special Products; "Raw," performed by Big Daddy Kane, written by Antonio Hardy & Marlon Williams, published by Cold Chillin' Music, courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc./Cold Chillin' Records, Inc.; "Go Girl," performed by Roxanne Shante, written by Antonio Hardy & Marlon Williams, published by Cold Chillin' Music, courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc./Cold Chillin' Records, Inc.; "Butcher Shop," performed by Kool G. Rap, written by Nathaniel T. Wilson & Marlon Williams, published by Cold Chillin' Music, courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc./Cold Chillin' Records, Inc.; "No Vuelvo Amar," performed by Los Cadetes de Linares, written by Alfonso Esparza Oteo, published by Promotora Espano Americana de Musica, S.A., courtesy of Ramex Records & Tapes, Inc.; "Angel Baby," performed by Rosie & The Originals, written by Rose Hamlin, published by ABZ Music Corp., courtesy of Kerwood Records; "Soon, And Very Soon," performed by Paula Bellamy, Marsha Bullock, Billy Griffin and Rick Howell, written by Andrae Crouch, published by Crouch/Lexicon; "Low Rider," performed by War, written by Le Roy Jordan, Thomas Sylvester Allen, Harold Ray Brown, Morris Dewayne Dickerson, Charles Miller, Lee Oskar Levitin, Howard E. Scott and Gerald Goldstein, published by Far Out Music, courtesy of LAX Records, Inc.; "Sally Go 'Round the Roses," performed by Jaynetts, written by Abner Spector, published by Cherish Music, courtesy of Abner Spector c/o Janus Records, Inc.; "Such a Night," performed by Dr. John, written by Mac Rebennack, published by Cotillion Music, courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp., by arrangement with Warner Special Products; "Bloody Mary Morning," performed by Willie Nelson, written by Willie Nelson, published by Willie Nelson Music Company, courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp., by arrangement with Warner Special Products; "Land of 1000 Dances," performed by Cannibal & The Headhunters, written by Kris Kenner and Fats Domino, published by Thursday Music, courtesy of Gordo Enterprises; "A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste," performed by M.C. The movie received both praise and criticism. Several reviewers criticized the narrative as being too one-dimensional, but many celebrated the direction, photography, and music and stated that the overall aesthetic of the film was realistic. When caught, the young man identifies himself as Clarence Brown, also known as “High Top.” After McGavin finds the small bag of crack cocaine High Top ditched under a car, Hodges lets him and the other gang members go with a warning. Bob Hodges. [9], This article is about the 1988 American film. The film takes place in the gang ridden neighborhoods of Los Angeles: late-1980s South Central Los Angeles, Echo Park, Westlake and East Los Angeles. Penn allegedly became upset after Klein took his photograph, argued with Klein, and hit him. Later that day, the officers drive past a group of children, and one boy throws a rock at their car. Warrant Officer I Robert Bertram Hodges . View Bob Hodges's business profile as Chief Marketing Officer at CCF BRANDS. Hodges has one year until retirement. The Guardian Angels, an anti-crime group, protested outside Hopper’s residence in Venice, CA, as well as Penn’s Malibu, CA, home, wielding signs that suggested proceeds from the film should go to organizations dedicated to eradicating gangs, as stated in an 11 Apr 1988 LAT article. According to a 19 Apr 1988 LAT article, thirteen arrests occurred over the weekend, primarily for “misdemeanor charges of disturbing the peace and alcohol violations.” One shooting took place Sunday, 17 Apr 1988, outside a Detroit, MI, theater where the film was being shown, although a theater employee claimed the incident was unrelated and the involved parties had watched a different film. With medics en route, McGavin comforts Hodges and breaks down with regret as the elder partner falls into delirium and dies. Two white cops, Bob "Uncle Bob" Hodges, a respected 19-year LAPD officer and Vietnam veteran, and rookie officer Danny McGavin have just been teamed together in the C.R.A.S.H. Back at the station, Officer Reed orders Hodges and several others to apprehend members of both gangs for questioning. A series of seemingly random incidents culminates with the two partners in the middle of the Crips, Bloods and Hispanic barrio war. The American Film Institute is grateful to Sir Paul Getty KBE and the Sir Paul Getty KBE Estate for their dedication to the art of the moving image and their support for the AFI Catalog of Feature Films and without whose support AFI would not have been able to achieve this historical landmark in this epic scholarly endeavor. He later received a list of street gangs from the Chicago Police Department and paid for Bad Boys writer Richard DiLello to visit Chicago and investigate the city’s gang problem. The film currently has an 80% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 35 reviews, with the consensus; "Colors takes a hard-hitting yet nuanced look at urban gang violence, further elevated by strong performances from a pair of well-matched leads. To protect his partner, Hodges unwittingly exposes Frog as his source on the Crips leader Rocket's scheme to kill McGavin. One day prior to the release, a spokesperson for Pacific Theatres defended Colors in a 14 Apr 1988 LAT article, saying it was “much more than an exploitation film” and affirmed that proper security measures would be taken at screenings as a precaution. Hodges talks to Killer-Bee, who was just released from county jail, and encourages him to stay away from the Crips. Hodges explains his view on policing to his young partner with a joke about bulls and cows. Meanwhile, several Crips drive past the church, firing automatic weapons. Bob Hodges is Chief Operating Officer at Country Creek Farms, L.l.c. Hopper described the locations as very dangerous, saying even police officers refused to visit certain places where the film was shooting unless there were reports of a serious crime, such as murder.        In the American Film interview, Hopper stated that when he first read the script for Colors, the two lead characters were a white police officer and a black police officer, and the story was set in Chicago and involved gangs who were selling a “narcotic used in cough syrup.” Hopper suggested the following alterations to the script in order to “make it real”: change the police officers to two white characters – one older, one younger; move the setting to Los Angeles, CA; and change the illegal narcotic to cocaine. ©2019 AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE. After the first weekend, three more Southern California theaters dropped the film due to threat of violence, and the police chief of Colma in Northern California banned it after one day of release due to “unruly crowds.” Hodges was born in Richmond in Surrey, England.He was educated at St Paul's School in Barnes and joined the Royal Air Force College Cranwell in 1937.. War service. While arresting Frog, Hodges is fatally wounded by a gunman trying to do the hit on McGavin. Sean Penn agreed to star in the film and suggested Dennis Hopper direct. unit that patrols Northwest L.A., East L.A. and South Central L.A. Solo had become acquainted with Chicago police officers after filming scenes for Bad Boys at a juvenile prison outside the city. The film takes place in the gang ridden neighborhoods of Los Angeles: late-1980s South Central Los Angeles, Echo Park, Westlake and East Los Angeles. During World War II, Casablanca, Morocco is a waiting point for throngs of desperate refugees fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe. Though Hodges announces that the man in her bed is not Rocket, Rusty Baines, another officer, shoots Killer-Bee after he reaches for his pants. Entertaining McGavin and Louisa at his home, Hodges advises his partner to act like a professional and avoid the urge to fight every gang member, but McGavin respectfully disagrees. The Police Department’s division is called C. R. A. S. H. (Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums) and the Sheriff’s division is called O. S. S. (Operation Safe Streets). "[4], Roger Ebert hailed it as "a special movie – not just a police thriller, but a movie that has researched gangs and given some thought to what it wants to say about them. You've got problems with the whole fucking world. To remind the filmmakers whose territory they were infringing upon, some gang members would drive past the set late at night, honking car horns and brandishing guns, but no direct violence came to anyone involved in the film shoot. Real gang members were hired as guardians as well as actors by producer Robert H. Solo. The film centers on Bob Hodges (Duvall), an experienced Los Angeles Police Department C.R.A.S.H. Exit visas, which are necessary to leave the country, are at ... >>, Seventy-year-old newspaper tycoon Charles Foster Kane dies in his palatial Florida home, Xanadu, after uttering the single word “Rosebud.” While watching a newsreel summarizing the years during which Kane ... >>, Laid up with a broken leg during the height of summer, renowned New York magazine photographer L. 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