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Dark Blue (2002) 6.6
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6.6/10 from 13,688 users
Metascore: 57/100
Reviews: 110 user | 112 critic | 37 from Metacritic.com A robbery homicide investigation triggers a series of events that will cause a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics. Director:Ron Shelton |
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Bobby Keough
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| Michael Michele | ... |
Beth Williamson
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| Ving Rhames | ... |
Arthur Holland
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Darryl Orchard
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Gary Sidwell
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James Barcomb
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Janelle Holland
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Henry Kim
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Chapman Russell Way | ... |
Eldon Perry III
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Deena Schultz
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Set in the Los Angeles Police Department in April 1992, Dark Blue is a dramatic thriller that takes place just days before the acquittal of four white officers in the beating of black motorist Rodney King and the subsequent L.A. riots. In this racially-charged climate,the LAPD's elite Special Investigations Squad (SIS) is assigned a high-profile quadruple homicide. As they work the case, veteran detective Eldon Perry, known for his tough street tactics and fiery temper, tutors SIS rookie Bobby Keough in the grim realities of police intimidation and corruption. Meanwhile, Assistant Chief Holland, the only man in the department willing to stand up to the SIS, threatens to end Perry's brand of singlehanded "justice" on the Los Angeles streets. While navigating through the tumultuous neighborhoods of South Central L.A., Perry and Keough must track down cold-blooded killers and face their own demons, which prove to be more ruthless than the criminals they pursue. Written by Press kit
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1992, L.A is at boiling point. One cop's turning up the heat. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for violence, language and brief sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
21 February 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
4-29-92 See more »Box Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$445,606 (France) (22 August 2003)Gross:
$445,606 (France) (22 August 2003)Company Credits
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Written by T-Bone Walker (as Aaron T. Walker)
Performed by T-Bone Walker
Courtesy of Gregmark Music
Under License from Janus Records, Inc.
By Arrangement with Celebrity Licensing, Inc.
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The script was set in the midst of the 1960s Watts Riots. James Ellroy updated the original story in 1992 after the request of producer Caldecot Chubb for budgetary reasons but asked that his name not be used to promote the movie after he had seen it. See more »Goofs
After Bobby shoots an "innocent" suspect, the gun Eldon handed the suspect to make it look like self defense is clearly seen lying on the ground before him on ground views but not on helicopter views. See more »Soundtracks
"Stormy Monday"Written by T-Bone Walker (as Aaron T. Walker)
Performed by T-Bone Walker
Courtesy of Gregmark Music
Under License from Janus Records, Inc.
By Arrangement with Celebrity Licensing, Inc.
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Kurt Russel and Scott Speedman star in this this thriller about an elderly cop, named Eldon (Russel) who is corrupt, yet thinks what he does is for the greater good. His younger partner, named Bobby(Speedman) is new on the force, and he's taking on his partners way of being a cop. While Eldon and Bobby are out doing their 'thing', a robbery occurs. Several people are left dead, and its up to Eldon and Bobby to solve the case, in their own way.
The story goes on from there, and takes several unexpected turns, and proves to be highly entertaining, just like the rest of the movie. Kurt Russel's acting is top-notch, but unfortunetly Scott Speedman doesn't really deliver a very striking performance. But other than Speedman's lacking acting skills, the movie is very good. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat, and there are several subplots that all come together in the end, giving us an ending which leaves us all satisfied.
Now, this is definetly not an action movie. Instead it relies on its story and the characters, and that's a very good move by the director. But there are still moments where we are in awe of the movie, such as the riot scenes. Scenes of absolute anarchy.
All in all, a very good movie. Recommended to all who wants a good story to sit back and enjoy. 8/10