Starsky & Hutch (film) The film also switches the personalities of the title characters. While in the TV show, Starsky was curious and streetwise, and Hutch was by-the-book, in the film, Starsky is the serious cop, and Hutch is laid-back. There are four Frat Pack members in this film, although not all are in major roles. In the 1970s, detectives David Starsky and Ken 'Hutch' Hutchinson work for the Bay City Police Department. Starsky (Ben Stiller) is a loud, macho acting cop who loves his Ford Gran Torino, and recklessly pursues people for minor offenses, while Hutchinson (Owen Wilson), is a cool easy-going cop,
Paul Michael Glaser series "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing", and made guest appearances on shows such as "The Waltons", "The Streets of San Francisco" and "The Rockford Files", but found fame playing Detective David Starsky opposite David Soul in the television show "Starsky and Hutch", of which he directed several episodes. It ran for four seasons (1975–1979) on ABC. After the series, Glaser continued to act on television and in films, and directed the 1987 film "The Running Man" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as well as the 1992 film "The Cutting Edge". He also directed episodes of several well-known TV series, including "Miami