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,
Peter Levin Peter Levin Peter Levin is an American director of film, television and theatre. Since 1967, Levin has amassed a large number of credits directing episodic television and television films. Some of his television series credits include "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing", "James at 15", "The Paper Chase", "Family", "Starsky & Hutch", "Lou Grant", "Fame", "Cagney & Lacey", "Law & Order" and "Judging Amy". Some of his television film credits include "" (1980), "A Reason to Live" (1985), "Popeye Doyle" (1986), "A Killer Among Us" (1990), "Queen Sized" (2008) and among other films. Prior to becoming a director, Levin worked