First Action Hero

First Action Hero is a cult 1994 film starring Fabio Testi as Tony Fierro with Ron Nummi as Hoagy and directed by Nini Grassia. It has the alternative Italian name Il Burattinaio. It has been cited as a key influence behind the videogame Grand Theft Auto Vice City, developed by Rockstar Games.

An unconventional, offtherails cop the First Action Hero of the title is transferred back to his old precinct, Miami, to prevent a gang war. He is forced to juggle his cop duties with the pressures of dealing with his troubled family life and a straitlaced DA.

Source: Wikipedia