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Code of Silence

  • 19851985
  • RR
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Code of Silence (1985)
A Chicago cop is caught in the middle of a gang war while his own comrades shun him because he wants to take down an irresponsible cop.
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A Chicago cop is caught in the middle of a gang war while his own comrades shun him because he wants to take down an irresponsible cop.A Chicago cop is caught in the middle of a gang war while his own comrades shun him because he wants to take down an irresponsible cop.A Chicago cop is caught in the middle of a gang war while his own comrades shun him because he wants to take down an irresponsible cop.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Andrew Davis
  • Writers
    • Michael Butler(screenplay)
    • Dennis Shryack(screenplay)
    • Mike Gray(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Chuck Norris
    • Henry Silva
    • Bert Remsen
Top credits
  • Director
    • Andrew Davis
  • Writers
    • Michael Butler(screenplay)
    • Dennis Shryack(screenplay)
    • Mike Gray(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Chuck Norris
    • Henry Silva
    • Bert Remsen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 65User reviews
    • 51Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
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    Chuck Norris and Ron Dean in Code of Silence (1985)
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    Chuck Norris in Code of Silence (1985)
    Henry Silva in Code of Silence (1985)
    Chuck Norris in Code of Silence (1985)
    Henry Silva in Code of Silence (1985)
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    Chuck Norris
    Chuck Norris
    • Eddie Cusackas Eddie Cusack
    Henry Silva
    Henry Silva
    • Luis Comachoas Luis Comacho
    Bert Remsen
    Bert Remsen
    • Commander Katesas Commander Kates
    Mike Genovese
    Mike Genovese
    • Tony Lunaas Tony Luna
    Nathan Davis
    Nathan Davis
    • Felix Scaleseas Felix Scalese
    Ralph Foody
    • Cragieas Cragie
    Allen Hamilton
    Allen Hamilton
    • Pirellias Pirelli
    Ron Henriquez
    • Victor Comachoas Victor Comacho
    Joe Guzaldo
    • Nick Kopalasas Nick Kopalas
    • (as Joseph Guzaldo)
    Molly Hagan
    Molly Hagan
    • Diana Lunaas Diana Luna
    Ron Dean
    Ron Dean
    • Brennanas Brennan
    Wilbert Bradley
    • Spideras Spider
    Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina
    • Doratoas Dorato
    Gene Barge
    Gene Barge
    • Musicas Music
    Mario Nieves
    • Pompasas Pompas
    Miguel Nino
    • Efrenas Efren
    • (as Miquel Nino)
    Ronnie Barron
    Ronnie Barron
    • Docas Doc
    Joseph F. Kosala
    • Kobasas Kobas
    • (as Joe Kosala)
    • Director
      • Andrew Davis
    • Writers
      • Michael Butler(screenplay) (story)
      • Dennis Shryack(screenplay) (story)
      • Mike Gray(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The scene where the two hoods walk into the tavern to rob it, only to find that it's full of cops is based on an actual event that took place in an infamous after-hours bar on Chicago's near North Side where policemen gathered after their shifts. Among the cast are several veterans of the Chicago Police force including Dennis Farina.
    • Goofs
      In the underground chase when the first car jumps, the spark explosive in the car chassis is detonated in mid air, well before the car lands.
    • Quotes

      Eddie Cusack: When I want your opinion, I'll beat it out of you.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Girls Just Want to Have Fun/Code of Silence/Gotcha!/Rustlers' Rhapsody (1985)

    User reviews65

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    Top review
    7/10
    Leave it to Norris. He'll do it by the badge, and on his lonesome too.
    As I sat down, I wasn't expecting much even with the constant praise I read about this particular Norris effort. So to my surprise, I usually can't help but grin, or chuckle whenever watching one his films (humorous or not), but "Code of Silence" altered that perception. Well just say up until that waterlogged, lonesome gung-ho final curtain call into heroic pulp territory. Now then I couldn't help but raise a smirk, and go along with the fantasy. What really pushes this one along; is that it's professionally directed with balls and vigorous energy by Andrew Davis. The well-plotted material keeps you involved, while even following the standard textbook cop drama elements. The honest script has some cringe moments, but never becomes brainless. Just look at the witty humour and turmoil drama (a real concentration on loyalty from the cops to the criminals) that's thrown in, it fits along with everything that opens up in the meaty plot.

    So it begs the question. How was our star? Norris's competently does a fine job. His easy-going nature, brought to the screen a comfortable performance, even when he wasn't kicking ass. And we know how good he's at the latter, but his acting turn here had a rather genuine feel to his character. Even though he's one man antics cross the line. He doesn't need a partner. Hell, just sack the entire police force as you can see by the results. Norris is capable enough. He got game. Henry Silva's stoically vicious drug lord villain, was a sturdy show-in and Molly Hagan admirably delivers. Ralph Foody amuses as a burnt-out cop.

    Nothing about this project is award winning material, but assured catering in nearly every field makes it better than just your average cop drama. A confidently good-looking production, is filled with well-placed set-pieces and sweaty stunk work infused by its snappy pace and an uncannily, upbeat music score. The urban setting is put to great-use and fashionably-captured shots.

    Quite an exciting and always on the move action yarn, which has a little more thought behind it than you might think.
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    • Release date
      • May 3, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dirty Harry IV: Code of Silence
    • Filming locations
      • Lower Wacker Drive, Downtown, Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production company
      • Orion Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,345,361
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,512,461
      • May 5, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,345,361
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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