Irresistible Force

A police sergeant nearing retirement finds his plans for a quiet final few weeks disrupted when he is paired with a highly energetic rookie. While the veteran officer seeks a low-risk partner, his new associate is a former Marine with a tendency to attract danger. The duo eventually finds themselves facing a group of armed criminals who take over a shopping center and hold several people hostage.

Directed by Kevin Hooks, this 1993 television movie followed his work on Strictly Business and Passenger 57. The film stars Stacy Keach as Harris Stone and Cynthia Rothrock as Charlotte Heller, with supporting roles played by Kathleen Garrett, Christopher Neame, Michael Bacall, and Nicholas Hammond. The screenplay was written by Carleton Eastlake and produced by Michael Lake through Davis Entertainment and CBS Entertainment Productions.

The movie has received moderate feedback from viewers, holding a rating of 5.3 on IMDb based on 341 votes and a 5.4 on TMDB from 15 votes.