Such an odd collection of hollywood names that went on to become HUGE.. Hector Elizondo, Bob Balaban, Vic Tayback, Richard Gere. Female, undercover cop Butler (Susan Blakely) turns up dead, and all they have is another, uncooperative cop Lockley (Michael Moriarty) in custody. Lockley is now in the psych ward, and the brass demand a report of everything that took place, although they may not want to hear what really happened along the way. Yaphet Kotto is Crunch, who has seen it all. most of the cast is on the police force, at some level. and even they aren't sure who is what rank at times. So Crunch walks Lockley around town, showing him the ropes. but they learn from each other. In the report, Crunch makes a couple comments that he wishes he had known someone like Lockley with a heart when he was growing up. Rough. Gritty. underbelly of NYC in the 1970s. and the cops that watched over it. at one point, i think they are in Studio 54. Directed by Milton Katselas. Only directed SIX films... and one of them was wacky weird Butterflies are Free, with Goldie Hawn. I really like this one, but the mood may be a little dark for some.
Review of Report to the Commissioner
