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20 November 1992 (USA) moreTagline:
Gambler. Thief. Junkie. Killer. Cop.Plot:
While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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I know there is no plot however........... more (135 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Harvey Keitel | ... | The Lieutenant | |
| Victor Argo | ... | Beat Cop | |
| Paul Calderon | ... | Cop #1 (as Paul Calderone) | |
| Leonard L. Thomas | ... | Cop #2 (as Leonard Thomas) | |
| Robin Burrows | ... | Ariane | |
| Frankie Thorn | ... | The Nun | |
| Victoria Bastel | ... | Bowtay | |
| Paul Hipp | ... | Jesus | |
| Brian McElroy | ... | Lieutenant's Son (#1) | |
| Frankie Acciarito | ... | Lieutenant's Son (#2) | |
| Peggy Gormley | ... | Lieutenant's Wife | |
| Stella Keitel | ... | Lieutenant's Daughter | |
| Dana Dee | ... | Lieutenant's Baby Girl | |
| Anthony Ruggiero | ... | Lite | |
| Vincent Laresca | ... | J.C. |
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Rated NC-17 for sexual violence, strong sexual situations & dialogue, graphic drug use.; Rated R for drug use, language, violence and nudity. (edited version)Parents Guide:
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96 min | 91 min (R-rated version)Country:
USAColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
Italy:VM14 (cut) | Italy:VM18 | Ireland:18 (IFCO) | Finland:K-16 (heavily cut) (1994) | South Korea:18 | France:-16 | Japan:R-18 | USA:TV-MA (cable rating) | Finland:K-18 (uncut) (1993) | Canada:18+ (Quebec) | Denmark:16 | Hungary:16 | Argentina:18 | Australia:R | Canada:R | Germany:16 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:NC-17 | USA:R (cut) | Canada:16+ (Quebec) (cut) | Iceland:16Fun Stuff
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Co-writer Zoë Lund plays the women that Harvey Keitel's character does drugs with in her home. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When the Lieutenant apprehends the two rapists from the crack house, he puts both of them in the back seat. However, when he gets into his car, one of them is in the front seat. Later, when they all get out at the Port Authority Terminal, both are back in the rear seat. moreQuotes:
[crying to a hallucination of Jesus Christ]The Lieutenant: I'm sorry, Lord. I've done so many bad things.
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SIGNIFYING RAPPER moreFAQ
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All right let's get this out of the way. This is not a great picture. In fact I will bet 98 percent of the public would find it absolutely repulsive. Make that 99 percent. Hell, even I didn't understand it the first time I saw it. But what I realized the second time was brilliant method acting. And that ladies and gents is what makes this film shine. There is no solid plot, no supporting characters, and no reason to feel anything but disgust for Harvey Keitel. However, you find me another actor who could have dug as low as Keitel did or take as many chances and I will bet you that it will take more than the time to cook a frozen cardboard pizza. It is hard to view a soiled life like Keitel was leading without being on the road yourself which wouldn't be pretty. The backdrop of a baseball series and Keitel losing chunks of money made it even crazier. Again I have to say absolutely great acting. Keitel has so many good scenes that this may be a career role for him. I give him a multitude of credit for taking the chance to play a totally unlovable character. Watch this movie at your own risk and know going in that this is an outlier in the sense of normal movie making. Don't bother grabbing a flashlight or even a spotlight and trying to find a plot. There isn't one. Just sit back and watch Keitel spiral down like a squirrel who missed the branch.