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Action-Comedy
2 Characters

Mike Lowrey's Defense

from Bad Boys

Written by Doug Richardson

Bad Boys

Detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett engage in a heated but brotherly argument while driving through Miami. Lowrey criticizes Burnett's cautious driving while Burnett questions Lowrey's 'rich kid' reputation and reckless lifestyle, highlighting the contrast between their personal lives and professional dedication.

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LOWREY: Miami's the perfect town for you, Burnett. You drive like a one-hundred-seven-year-old lady with her turn signal on.

BURNETT: And I plan on living to be old just like 'em. Rubbin' Ben Gay on my joints and everythin'.

LOWREY: You gonna let every old motherfucker pass you? Or just the ones wit

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CharactersLowrey, Burnett
Duration00:01:30
Age Range30s
GenderMale
GenreAction-Comedy
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceBad Boys
ToneDefensive, passionate, confident
AccentAmerican
Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice
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