Deep Cover (1992)

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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 »

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Cast

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

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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. 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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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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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 April 1992 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Jenseits der weißen Linie See more »

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$16,639,799 (USA)

Company Credits

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New Line Productions See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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

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"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 »

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