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Bad Lieutenant (1992) -- 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.

Overview

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Director:
Abel Ferrara
Writers:
Victor Argo (writer)
Paul Calderon (writer)
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Release Date:
20 November 1992 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama | Thriller more
Tagline:
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 | full synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins & 3 nominations more
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(69 articles)
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User Comments:
Don't expect a nice story, and you won't be disappointed. more

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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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated NC-17 for sexual violence, strong sexual situations & dialogue, graphic drug use.; Rated R for drug use, language, violence and nudity. (edited version)
Runtime:
96 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Spanish
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono

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Trivia:
Co-writer Zoë Lund plays the women that Harvey Keitel's character does drugs with in her home. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Towards the end of the scene where LT is shooting heroin with the redhead, you can see the shadow of a crew member slip into the shot in the lower-right part of the screen. more
Quotes:
Nurse: Can I help you?
The Lieutenant: Yeah, I'm in charge of the investigation. I'm just checking security.
Nurse: Security?
The Lieutenant: Yeah. You wouldn't want those guys coming back, huh? For the nun? Or for you?
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Movie Connections:
References Ms. 45 (1981) more
Soundtrack:
SIGNIFYING RAPPER more

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30 out of 38 people found the following comment useful:-
Don't expect a nice story, and you won't be disappointed., 28 February 1999
7/10
Author: Tophee from Morrisville, PA

Nasty Film, shows the downward spiral of a dirty cop as his drug and gambling addictions take him deeper and deeper into despair. There is no compassion for this man, and indeed, he asks for none. The conclusion to the film is really the only ending that could have been believable, but still no compassion. While this film is not one to watch for entertainment value, it is a good one to watch for plot and character acting value. Don't expect a nice story, and you won't be disappointed.

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