Detective David Starsky (BEN STILLER) is the most dedicated
undercover cop working the mean streets of Bay City, California.
Maniacally devoted to his job, when he's on duty no crime goes
unpunished - and he's always on duty. And that's a good thing,
because he has some metaphorically big shoes to fill: his mother
was a legend on the force, one of the best cops in the history of
Bay City. But while his mom stuck with the same partner throughout
her entire career, due to his extremely zealous brand of police
work, Starsky burns through partners faster than his beloved Gran
Torino goes through spark plugs.
Detective Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson (OWEN WILSON) is having career
issues of his own - he's a good cop, but his hazardously laidback
personality and desire for a quick buck don't always get the job
done. He has excellent instincts, he just needs a little bit of
focus to keep him on the admittedly less profitable side of the
law. Exasperated Bay City Police Captain Dobey (FRED WILLIAMSON)
has found the perfect solution for two of his biggest problems:
pair up Starsky and Hutch and put them out on the streets.
As soon as the two mismatched crime fighters unhappily begin their
first day on the beat as a team, a "floater" turns up on the Bay
City coastline. With the help of Hutch's dynamite, street-savvy
informant Huggy Bear (SNOOP DOGG), the two begin to unravel the
mysterious murder case. Investigating their first clue, the boys
meet Staci (CARMEN ELECTRA) and Holly (AMY SMART), Bay City
Cheerleaders who are more than eager to help - in any way they
can.
All signs seem to point at wealthy businessman Reese Feldman (VINCE
VAUGHN), but Starsky and Hutch just can't seem to make a case
against him. Unbeknownst to them, Feldman has cooked up a plan to
foil the DEA and is plotting the biggest and most lucrative drug
deal of his career.
The unlikely duo will use their canniest undercover skills,
hardcore street smarts and striking good looks to solve the crime
and make sure the criminal does the time. Because, as David Starsky
says, "In Bay City, when you cross the line, your n*ts are
mine."
