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Deep Cover (1992)

R  107 min  -  Action | Crime | Thriller   -  15 April 1992 (USA)
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A black uniformed policeman is recruited by a devious drug enforcement agent to infiltrate a smuggling organization seeking to expand into designer drugs... See full summary »

Director:

Bill Duke

Writers:

Michael Tolkin (story), Michael Tolkin (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lira Angel ...
Bijoux
René Assa René Assa ...
Guzman
Bruce Paul Barbour ...
Policeman (as Bruce Barbour)
Bilal Bashir Bilal Bashir ...
Rapper's Musician
Anna Berger Anna Berger ...
Congresswoman
Donald Bishop Donald Bishop ...
Judge
Ed Cambridge Ed Cambridge ...
Crackhead #2
Jaime Cardriche Jaime Cardriche ...
Shark
Alisa Christensen Alisa Christensen ...
Ivy's Driver
Alex Colon Alex Colon ...
Molto (as Alex Colón)
Cory Curtis Cory Curtis ...
Young Russell Stevens Jr.
Victoria Dillard Victoria Dillard ...
Betty
James Encinas James Encinas ...
Guzman's Guard
Joseph Ferro Joseph Ferro ...
James
Laurence Fishburne ...
Russell Stevens Jr. / John Hull (as Larry Fishburne)
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Storyline

A black uniformed policeman is recruited by a devious drug enforcement agent to infiltrate a smuggling organization seeking to expand into designer drugs. This 'ugly side of the war on drugs' explores the context of race, identity and hypocrisy within a brutal and alienating investigation. Written by Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>  

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Plot Keywords:

Drugs | Undercover | Black Cop | Urination | Flashback  | See more »

Taglines:

Dealer. Snitch. Junkie. Hustler. See more »

Genres:

Action | Crime | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, language, drug use and sensuality See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Jenseits der weißen Linie See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$16,639,799 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The last film where Laurence Fishburne was credited as Larry. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Felix Barbosa is slapping Eddie around in the pool hall at one point Eddie pulls all the food and glasses off the table. The food and drink reappear for one shot before disappearing for good. See more »

Quotes

Hector Guzman: Why, I keep my money in a bank.
Guzman's Guard: El Banco.
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Connections

References Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) See more »

Soundtracks

"Nickel Slick Nigga"
Performed by Kokane (as Ko-Kane)
by Kokane (as J. Long), Edwin Birdsong (as E. Birdsong), Roy Ayers (as R. Ayres)
Courtesy of Ruthless/Epic See more »