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The Last of the Finest (1990)

R 106 min  -  Action | Crime | Drama  -   9 March 1990 (USA)
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An elite group of vice cops are fired from the L.A.P.D. for being over-zealous in their war against drugs... See full summary »

Director:

John Mackenzie

Writers:

Jere Cunningham (story), Jere Cunningham (screenplay), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Brian Dennehy, Joe Pantoliano and Jeff Fahey
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brian Dennehy ...
Frank Daly
Joe Pantoliano ...
Wayne Gross
Jeff Fahey ...
Ricky Rodriguez
Bill Paxton ...
Howard 'Hojo' Jones
Michael C. Gwynne ...
Anthony Reece
Henry Stolow Henry Stolow ...
Stant
Guy Boyd ...
R.J. Norringer
Henry Darrow Henry Darrow ...
Captain Joe Torres
J. Kenneth Campbell ...
Calvert
Deborra-Lee Furness ...
Linda Daly
Lisa Jane Persky ...
Harriet Gross
Patricia Clipper Patricia Clipper ...
Rose
Michele Little Michele Little ...
Anita
Susannah Kelly Susannah Kelly ...
Daly Baby
Sheila Kelly Sheila Kelly ...
Daly Baby
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Storyline

An elite group of vice cops are fired from the L.A.P.D. for being over-zealous in their war against drugs. It is immediately apparent that some of their superiors are involved in the drug ring. Banded together, four of the banned cops (which quickly becomes three when one is killed early) band together to fight the drug ring undercover. They gain capital for weapons by ripping off minor drug dealers. Then well-armed they go after the kingpin (Boyd). Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>  

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Drugs | Drug Dealer | Kingpin | Shootout | Glock  | See more »

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He's on the right side of justice, but the wrong side of the law. See more »

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Action | Crime | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Blue Heat See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$1,531,489 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Orion Pictures Corporation, Davis Entertainment See more »
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Stereo

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Color
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Quotes

Frank Daly: Don't call Rick's father a spic
Wayne Gross: I didn't call his old man a *spic*... I called him a *mick*
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References The Blues Brothers (1980) See more »

Soundtracks

"It's Not Unusual"
Written by Gordon Mills and Les Reed
Performed by Tom Jones See more »