A robbery homicide investigation triggers a series of events that will cause a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics.
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- 4 nominations.
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Eldon Perry
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Bobby Keough
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| Michael Michele | ... |
Beth Williamson
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| Brendan Gleeson | ... |
Jack Van Meter
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| Ving Rhames | ... |
Arthur Holland
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| Kurupt | ... |
Darryl Orchard
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| Dash Mihok | ... |
Gary Sidwell
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| Jonathan Banks | ... |
James Barcomb
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| Lolita Davidovich | ... |
Sally Perry
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| Khandi Alexander | ... |
Janelle Holland
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| Dana Lee | ... |
Henry Kim
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| Chapman Way | ... |
Eldon Perry III
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| Marin Hinkle | ... |
Deena Schultz
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| Jim Cody Williams | ... |
Suspect
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| Eloy Casados | ... |
Rico
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| Graham Beckel | ... |
Peltz
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| William Utay | ... |
Sapin
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| Joe McChesney | ... |
Lefty
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| Master P | ... |
Maniac
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| Faleolo Alailima | ... |
Lucky 7 Bouncer
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| Eddie Mui | ... |
Lucky 7 Bartender
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| Kaila Yu | ... |
Lucky 7 Dancer
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| Wayne King Sr. | ... |
Mr. Lewis
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Cheryl Reeves | ... |
Nurse
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Peter Weireter | ... |
SWAT Sergeant
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| Keith MacKechnie | ... |
Interrogation Officer
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| Jamison Jones | ... |
Frank
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Victor Prince II | ... |
Metro Cop
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David Doty | ... |
Judge Russo
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| Ted Marcoux | ... |
J.R.
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John Fadule | ... |
Shooting Board Officer
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| Darrell Foster | ... |
Sgt. Jakes
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Heather Hutchins | ... |
Stenographer
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Gregg Marc Miller | ... |
Officer Charlie
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| Nigel Gibbs | ... |
Pastor Dennis
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| Carmen Twillie | ... |
Church Choir Singer
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Dorian Holley | ... |
Church Choir Singer
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Monalisa Young | ... |
Church Choir Singer
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Kudisan Kai | ... |
Church Choir Singer
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Julius Rizzotti | ... |
New Lieutenant
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Jordy Oakland | ... |
Waitress Tina
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Michael Bentt | ... |
Officer Clay
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Giovanni Antonio Guichard | ... |
Rastas
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| Tom Todoroff | ... |
Police Dispatcher
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| Zoey Tur | ... |
Helicopter Reporter
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Eric Spillman | ... |
Newscaster
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Theodore Briseno | ... |
Self - LAPD Officer at Arrest of Rodney King (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Alan Davidson | ... |
Leon (uncredited)
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Reginald Denny | ... |
Self - Truck Driver Assaulted During LA Riots (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Spencer Kayden | ... |
Promoted Lieutenant's Secretary (uncredited)
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| Rodney King | ... |
Self - Impaired Driver Bashed by LAPD Officers (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Sean King | ... |
Promoted Lieutenant (uncredited)
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| Stacey Koon | ... |
Self - LAPD Officer at Arrest of Rodney King (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Kyu C. Lee | ... |
Lucky Seven Bartender (uncredited)
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| Pablo Lewin | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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| Renji Philip | ... |
Swat Commander (uncredited)
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Laurence Powell | ... |
Self - LAPD Officer Bashing Rodney King (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Paul Proios | ... |
Spy (uncredited)
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Daniel Browning Smith | ... |
Dead Guy in Freezer (uncredited)
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| Rosalinde Tropper | ... |
Dead Call Girl (uncredited)
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| Michael Shamus Wiles | ... |
Internal Affairs Detective (uncredited)
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Timothy Wind | ... |
Self - LAPD Officer Bashing Rodney King (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Directed by
| Ron Shelton | ||
Written by
| James Ellroy | ... | (story) |
| David Ayer | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| David Blocker | ... | producer |
| Moritz Borman | ... | executive producer |
| Caldecot Chubb | ... | producer |
| Sean Daniel | ... | producer |
| Guy East | ... | executive producer |
| James Jacks | ... | producer |
| Nigel Sinclair | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Terence Blanchard | ||
Cinematography by
| Barry Peterson | ||
Editing by
| Patrick Flannery | ||
| Paul Seydor | ||
Editorial Department
| Patrick Flannery | ... | additional editor |
| Hipolito Paul Martinez | ... | apprentice editor (as Hipolito Martinez) |
| Dan Muscarella | ... | color timer |
| Clay Rawlins | ... | assistant editor |
| Charlotte Spencer | ... | assistant editor |
| Paul Tanzillo Jr. | ... | negative cutter (as Paul Tanzillo) |
Casting By
| Francine Maisler | ||
Production Design by
| J. Dennis Washington | ||
Art Direction by
| Thomas T. Taylor | ||
Set Decoration by
| John Leimanis | ||
| David Smith | ||
Costume Design by
| Kathryn Morrison | ||
Makeup Department
| Romy Fleming | ... | key hair stylist (as Romy D. Fleming) |
| Melissa Forney | ... | key hair stylist |
| Dennis Liddiard | ... | makeup department head |
| Peter Montagna | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Wynona Price | ... | makeup artist: Ving Rhames (as Wynona Y. Price) |
Production Management
| Brad Arensman | ... | post-production supervisor |
| David Blocker | ... | unit production manager |
| Beth DePatie | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Hope Garrison | ... | second assistant director: additional photography / second second assistant director |
| Danny Green | ... | second assistant director |
| Eric Fox Hays | ... | first assistant director (as Eric Fox 'Purple' Hays) / first assistant director: additional photography (as Eric Fox 'Purple' Hays) |
| Cy Roscoe Strickland | ... | additional second assistant director |
| Chip Touhey | ... | additional second assistant director |
Art Department
| Curtis Allen | ... | set dresser |
| Jenny DeArmitt | ... | art department assistant |
| Paul Detlefson | ... | set dresser |
| David E. Duncan | ... | storyboard artist |
| Ronnie Lombard | ... | set dresser |
| Dana McCall | ... | assistant property master / props assistant |
| Margo Newman | ... | art department coordinator (as Margo F. Newman) |
| Hope M. Parrish | ... | property master |
| Chris Revuelta | ... | labor foreman |
| David Ronan | ... | on-set dresser |
| Kevin Shanks | ... | set dresser |
| Jim Wardell | ... | lead man |
| Larry J. White II | ... | set dresser |
| Ronald L. Woodward | ... | set dresser |
| Kelly Berry | ... | assistant set decorator (uncredited) |
| Ruthie Briggs-Greenberg | ... | special artwork (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Bob Beher | ... | foley supervisor |
| Matthew C. Beville | ... | adr mixer |
| Gary Blufer | ... | additional sound effects recordist |
| Lance Brown | ... | sound designer / sound supervisor / supervising sound editor |
| Robert Carr | ... | sound recordist |
| Michael C. Casper | ... | re-recording mixer (as Michael Casper) |
| Tom Caton | ... | boom operator |
| Patrick Cicero | ... | first assistant sound editor |
| Robert Eber | ... | production sound mixer |
| John Michael Fanaris | ... | sound effects coordinator |
| Bruce Fortune | ... | sound designer / sound supervisor / supervising sound editor |
| Frank A. Fuller Jr. | ... | sound effects editor |
| Amy Hammer | ... | mix facility coordinator |
| Glenn Hoskinson | ... | sound effects editor |
| Chris Navarro | ... | adr recordist |
| Michael Payne | ... | sound effects editor |
| Andy Peach | ... | sound recordist |
| David Raymond | ... | second boom operator |
| Scott Reed | ... | head sound manager |
| Becky Sullivan | ... | adr editor |
| Mario A. Vitale | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Jonathan Wales | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Donald L. Warner Jr. | ... | dialogue editor |
| Aaron D. Weisblatt | ... | dialogue editor |
| Martin Schloemer | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Jay Combs | ... | special effects technician (as J.T. Combs) |
| Larry Fioritto | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Wes Mattox | ... | special effects technician (as Wesley Mattox) |
| Virgil Sanchez | ... | special effects foreman / special effects technician |
| Doyle Smiley | ... | special effects technician |
| Tony Tortolano | ... | special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| Johnathan R. Banta | ... | digital supervisor: Sassoon Film Design (as Johnathan Banta) |
| Chris Brown | ... | visual effects supervisor (as C.B.) |
| Anthony Longman | ... | cg artist |
| Tim Sassoon | ... | visual effects producer |
| Chie Toshi | ... | cg artist |
Stunts
| Tony Brubaker | ... | stunts |
| Olivia Chang | ... | stunts |
| Darryl | ... | stunts |
| Jeff Dashnaw | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Keith Splinter Davis | ... | stunt double (as Keith Davis) / stunts (as Keith Davis) |
| Brennan Dyson | ... | stunts |
| Jeremy Fitzgerald | ... | stunts |
| Conrade Gamble | ... | utility stunts |
| Ben Hernandez Bray | ... | stunts (as Ben Bray) |
| Claudette James | ... | stunt performer |
| Henry Kingi Jr. | ... | stunts |
| Robert Powell | ... | utility stunts |
| Darryl Reeves | ... | stunts |
| Ron Stein | ... | stunt cocoordinator |
| Mary Torres | ... | stunts |
| Gary Toy | ... | stunts |
| David Wald | ... | stunts |
| Bill Young | ... | precision driving coordinator |
| Marcus Young | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dustin Ault | ... | grip |
| Michael Bauman | ... | gaffer |
| Mike Bonnaud | ... | assistant chief lighting technician |
| Thomas M. Dangcil | ... | electrician |
| Donald D. Davidson | ... | electrician |
| Jeffrey De La Rosa | ... | electrician |
| Dhamarata Dhiensuwana | ... | rigging key grip |
| Frank Endewardt | ... | electrician |
| Carlos Escobar | ... | grip |
| Steven Frohardt | ... | rigging grip best boy |
| Kurt Grossi | ... | key grip |
| Steven A. Guerrero | ... | grip |
| Aundre Johnson | ... | videographer |
| Dan Kneece | ... | additional camera operator |
| Jesse Mather | ... | lighting technician |
| Jim McComas | ... | best boy electric: second unit |
| Timothy McCrary | ... | set lighting |
| Charlie McIntyre | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Chris McNellis | ... | best boy grip |
| Skip Mobley | ... | film loader |
| Brad Peterman | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Tony Rivetti | ... | first assistant camera: "a"camera, additional photography |
| David D. Scott | ... | video assist operator |
| Alec Shepherd | ... | grip |
| Vich Thiensuwana | ... | rigging grip |
| Mark Vargo | ... | director of photography: additional photography |
Casting Department
| Tina Kerr | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Toby Bronson | ... | costumer |
| John Patrick Doyle | ... | key set costumer |
| Susan Saldutti | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Michael J. Burmeister | ... | location manager |
| Ivo Deranja | ... | key assistant location manager: second unit |
| Roger D. Faires | ... | location assistant |
| Alexander Kivlen | ... | key assistant location manager (as Alex Kivlen) |
| Marc J. Ventimiglia | ... | location manager: second unit |
Music Department
| Terence Blanchard | ... | orchestrator |
| Todd Bozung | ... | music editor |
| Robin Burgess | ... | music session coordinator |
| Erika Duffee | ... | music session assistant |
| John Finklea | ... | music editor: temp music |
| Edward Rogers | ... | music scoring assistant (as Ed Rogers) |
| Joel Sill | ... | executive music producer |
| Madeleine Smith | ... | music supervisor |
| Tomica Wright | ... | music supervisor |
| Terence Blanchard | ... | conductor (uncredited) / music producer (uncredited) / musician: trumpet solos (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| David Morisaki | ... | script researcher |
Transportation Department
| Moore Brian | ... | transportation co-captain (as Brian Joseph Moore) |
| Jim Chesney | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Scotty Goudreau | ... | base camp generator |
| Aundre Johnson | ... | driver: cast |
| Mark Valdez | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Gregory Barchie | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Slade Barnett | ... | production assistant: Ron Shelton |
| Dorian Cirillo-Murray | ... | additional production assistant |
| J.J. Dalton | ... | production assistant |
| Scott Devine | ... | assistant: Caldecot Chubb |
| Ava DuVernay | ... | unit publicist |
| Jon E. Edwards | ... | production assistant |
| Manuel Figueroa | ... | production assistant |
| Rachel Flackett | ... | set production assistant |
| Marcel D. Grant | ... | production assistant (as Marcel Donea) |
| Amy Heidish | ... | assistant: Caldecot Chubb |
| Tami Hodges Gruneich | ... | set production assistant (as Tami Hodges-Malaniak) |
| Craig Hosking | ... | helicopter pilot |
| Patrick Ingram | ... | office production assistant |
| M. Evan Jensen | ... | helicopter ground coordinator |
| Bonnie Kolber | ... | assistant: Bordertown Pictures |
| Jeanine Lalone | ... | assistant: Cheryl Nelson |
| Michele Carmel Long | ... | production coordinator (as Michele A. Carmel) |
| Douglas Marshall | ... | assistant: Ron Shelton (as Doug Marshall) |
| Karen Evette Martin | ... | production secretary |
| Shannon Mcdonald | ... | stand-in |
| Rob McEntegart | ... | executive vice president, business affairs: Intermedia Films |
| India Neilan | ... | production assistant |
| Don Orlando | ... | production accountant |
| Chris Palmer | ... | assistant: Sean Daniel |
| James Pomichter | ... | stand-in: Kurt Russell |
| Ericka Bryce Poniewaz | ... | production medic (as Ericka Bryce) |
| William Ramirez Jr. | ... | key craft service |
| Zena Shteysel | ... | second assistant accountant |
| Robert Souza | ... | consultant |
| Jim Swidarski | ... | payroll accountant |
| Tom Todoroff | ... | dialect coach: Brendan Gleeson |
| Sandra Tomita | ... | clearance / researcher |
| Richard Yett | ... | stand-in: Jonathan Banks |
| Andrew Chitko | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| George Holliday | ... | footage: Rodney King (uncredited) |
| Tom Todoroff | ... | acting consultant (uncredited) |
| Peter Weireter | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Dan Reardon | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- United Artists (presents)
- Intermedia Films (presents)
- IM Filmproduktion (in association with)
- Alphaville Films
- Cosmic Pictures (in association with)
Distributors
- Cinematografica Distributori Indipendenti (CDI) (2003) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films AB (2003) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributing Corporation (MGM) (2003) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metropolitan Filmexport (2003) (France) (theatrical)
- Momentum Pictures (2003) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Nu Visión de Argentina (2003) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Paradiso Entertainment (2003) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- SPI International (2003) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- Tobis StudioCanal (2003) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (2003) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United Artists (2003) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2003) (Spain) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Aquarius TV (2009) (Greece) (tv)
- Eagle Films (2002) (Non-US) (tv) (Middle East)
- Europa Filmes (2004) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Europa Filmes (2004) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Indaco Pictures (2018) (Italy)
- Library Liquidity Company (2023) (Non-US)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (Canada) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (Canada) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Nordisk Film (2003) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Paradise Group (2002) (Russia)
- Paradiso Home Entertainment (2003) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- RTL Entertainment (2006) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL7)
- Remain In Light (2023) (Netherlands) (Blu-ray)
- Remain In Light (2023) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Transeuropa Video Entertainment (TVE) (2009) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2015) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Wediacorp (2022) (Turkey)
Special Effects
- Sassoon Film Design (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Castle Oaks Productions (sound post-production)
- Cello Studio (music recording)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (cranes and dollies)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Fish Films Footage World (stock footage)
- FotoKem (color)
- FotoKem (telecine)
- Hollywood Rentals Productions Services (electric equipment)
- Intermedia Records (soundtrack)
- Joan Pearce Research Associates (script research)
- L.A. Mad Dogs (voice casting)
- Mitchell Livestock (animal wranglers)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- Panavision (camera lenses and bodies)
- Pargo Bosco (grip equipment)
- Piety Street Studio (music recording)
- Ruthless Records (soundtrack)
- SoundStorm (sound editing)
- The Wilshire Stages (digital sound recording and re-recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Set in the Los Angeles Police Department in April 1992, Dark Blue is a dramatic thriller that takes place just days before the acquittal of four white officers in the beating of black motorist Rodney King and the subsequent L.A. riots. In this racially-charged climate,the LAPD's elite Special Investigations Squad (SIS) is assigned a high-profile quadruple homicide. As they work the case, veteran detective Eldon Perry, known for his tough street tactics and fiery temper, tutors SIS rookie Bobby Keough in the grim realities of police intimidation and corruption. Meanwhile, Assistant Chief Holland, the only man in the department willing to stand up to the SIS, threatens to end Perry's brand of singlehanded "justice" on the Los Angeles streets. While navigating through the tumultuous neighborhoods of South Central L.A., Perry and Keough must track down cold-blooded killers and face their own demons, which prove to be more ruthless than the criminals they pursue. Written by Press kit |
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| Taglines | Sworn to protect / Sworn to serve / Sworn to secrecy See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $15,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $3,880,688, 23 Feb 2003 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Ron Shelton had originally written his directorial debut, Bull Durham (1988), for Kurt Russell over a decade earlier, but Orion wanted Kevin Costner for the role. See more » |
| Goofs | During the sex scene between the young detective and Beth, their underwear is showing under the covers. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Blue Code (2003). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Neighborhood Sniper See more » |
| Quotes |
Jack Van Meter:
Get the hell down from there. While you're grandstanding here the city is starting to burn. Jimmy, for Chrissakes! Det. Sgt. Eldon Perry Jr.: If the city is starting to burn, Jack, it's partly because of guys like you and me. And I may be a goddamm alcoholic but that doesn't mean I can't tell the truth - and I've got all the deep deep dirt right here. Somebody put the cuffs on me - let me start talking! See more » |