Caught in the Crossfire (2010)

Two detectives investigating a gang-related find themselves targeted by both gang members and crooked cops.

Director:

Brian A Miller

Writer:

Brian A Miller (screenplay)

Stars:

Adam Rodriguez, 50 Cent, Richard T. Jones

Cast

Credited cast:
Adam Rodriguez	...	Shepherd
50 Cent	...	Tino (as Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson)
Richard T. Jones	...	Captain Emmett
Michael Matthias	...	Lieutenant Michaels
Lyle Kanouse	...	Detective Evans
R.D. Miller Jr.	...	Benton (as R.D. Miller)
Brian A Miller	...	A.D.A. Kevin Andrews
Sydney Hall	...	Michael Pips
Tim Fields	...	Lerner
Roy Oraschin	...	Johnson
Alyssa Julya Smith	...	Sarah Jackson
Kurt Race	...	Andre Cruz
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Joel Clark Ackerman	...	Police Officer
Jason Ambrose	...	Cominsky
Tony Goh	...	Detective 1

Storyline

Two detectives investigating a gang-related find themselves targeted by both gang members and crooked cops.

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Genres:

Crime

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and language throughout

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 November 2012 (Kuwait)

Also Known As:

Crossfire

Filming Locations:

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Miller Roth Films, Cheetah Vision

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Bad Movie Beatdown: Set Up (2013)

User Reviews

Not what one might expect.

This movie had no particular agenda, really, which in itself, is great. It didn't pretend, just proceeded to assemble the parts of a down-to-earth crime story. This gritty drama possesses a sense of validity that its glossy, slick, higher-budget counterparts often lack. This made for a refreshing difference. Lots of surprises from a well-written story that builds the plot deliberately.

Adam Rodriguez, of CSI Miami fame, did an excellent job of acting. We're accustomed to expect this from him, but for some reason a lot of television actors encounter difficulty doing as well in movies. Better-than-decent acting, and excellent "street feel", added to the production values by 50 Cent.

I particularly enjoyed the local flavor of the Michigan scenery. Felt almost like New England, in some ways. I had to give a look at the production information to tell where it was shot, to be certain. There was no overuse of cop-props, or crash scenes, but still plenty of action as things unfolded. I think the whole cast, and everyone involved, deserve a "pat on the back" and congrats for this one. Worth a watch, even two.