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A police detective decides to expose the pervasive corruption that permeates his department. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
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Gritty, with a huge cast moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Anthony LaPaglia | ... | Det. Sgt. James Quinlan |
 | Hugo Weaving | ... | Det. Church |
 | Barry Otto | ... | Ferguson |
| Kelly Dingwall | ... | Reynolds |
| Bill Hunter | ... | Managing director |
| Gosia Dobrowolska | ... | Josie |
| Essie Davis | ... | Jilly |
| Skye Wansey | ... | Claire Ferguson |
| Khristina Totos | ... | Pixie Church (as Christina Totos) |
 | Naomi Watts | ... | Louise |
| Joy Smithers | ... | Helen Quinlan |
| Tim McKenzie | ... | Beetson |
| Norman Kaye | ... | Judge |
| Steven Grives | ... | Brennan |
| Bogdan Koca | ... | Psychologist |
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Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaFun Stuff
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Det. Sgt. James Quinlan: [to a thug he has pinned against the wall] You of course know what Seneca said about fine conduct. In letters to Vasilius he said that fine conduct is always spontaneous. moreSoundtrack:
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After he leaves his alcoholic wife, Detective Sergeant Quinlan (LaPaglia), convinced his long-time friend and partner (Weaving) is corrupt, launches himself into a massive but secretive campaign to blow the whistle on widespread police corruption in his city. A huge cast, top-notch acting and a gripping plot make up for the occasional ambiguity, which perhaps more than anything cost it a Best Film nomination – it may have been better received had it been preceded by the caption `based on a true story'. LaPaglia – who would later bring down the house with a similar, yet very different, role in LANTANA – and Otto are nothing short of brilliant; they were both recognised with AFI nominations. This was Davis's first film role. 7/10.