
"The Last Boy Scout" follows private detective Joe Hallenback as he investigates the murder of a woman he's protecting. When the victim's boyfriend joins forces with him, they uncover a sinister web of corruption involving a crooked politician and the owner of a pro football team, leading to high-stakes action and suspense. Interesting trivia: 1) Bruce McGill, who plays Mike Matthews, brought a unique comic relief to the film, contrasting the otherwise gritty tone. 2) Michael Papajohn, cast as the Hitman, was originally a stuntman and was cast after impressing the director with his physicality during stunt work. 3) The film was notable for its intense action sequences, many of which were choreographed by renowned stunt coordinators to bring an authentic and gritty feel to the sports thriller genre.