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Bad Boys is a film released in 1995 (Los Angeles opening 7 April 1995) (AFI Catalog). The film was directed by Michael Bay (AFI Catalog credits). Principal cast as listed by the AFI Catalog: Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, Téa Leoni; produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer.

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Bad Boys is a film released in 1995 (Los Angeles opening 7 April 1995) (AFI Catalog). The film was directed by Michael Bay (AFI Catalog credits). Principal cast as listed by the AFI Catalog: Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, Téa Leoni; produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer.

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Bad Boys is a film released in 1995 (Los Angeles opening 7 April 1995) (AFI Catalog). The film was directed by Michael Bay (AFI Catalog credits). Principal cast as listed by the AFI Catalog: Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, Téa Leoni; produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer.

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