Then, we meet Frank "Bulletproof" McBain (Busey). He isn't a cop. He isn't a soldier. He’s a tank commander for the LAPD who gets assigned to protect a concrete bunker full of... high-tech weapons? No.
It captures the exact moment when action movies realized they didn't need logic—they just needed velocity. The editor of this trailer knew exactly what they were doing: put Busey screaming, guns firing, and glass breaking to a drum machine beat, and the ticket sales will follow. bulletproof 1988 trailer
The narrator tells us that crime is out of control, and only a caveman cop from the 80s can stop it. The trailer promises "bulletproof bodies" (referring to their armor) and "bulletproof attitudes." Then, we meet Frank "Bulletproof" McBain (Busey)
The trailer opens with a shot of John Candy's character, Archie Leach, played for laughs as a slightly overweight and awkward cop. Steve Martin's character, Harry S. Stamper, is then introduced, showcasing his straight-laced and uptight personality. As the trailer progresses, we see the two leads team up, taking down bad guys and getting into various misadventures. He’s a tank commander for the LAPD who
A common frustration for fans is that the original theatrical is difficult to find in high definition. The film was distributed by Crown International Pictures, a studio known for losing their original film elements.