A uniformed police officer is recruited by the DEA to infiltrate a drug smuggling ring looking to expand its operation.
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- 5 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
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Bijoux
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| René Assa | ... |
Guzman
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| Bruce Paul Barbour | ... |
Policeman
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Bilal Bashir | ... |
Rapper's Musician
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| Anna Berger | ... |
Congresswoman
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Donald Bishop | ... |
Judge
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| Ed Cambridge | ... |
Crackhead #2
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| Jaime Cardriche | ... |
Shark
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Alisa Christensen | ... |
Ivy's Driver
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| Alex Colon | ... |
Molto
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Cory Curtis | ... |
Young Russell Stevens Jr.
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| Victoria Dillard | ... |
Betty
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James Encinas | ... |
Guzman's Guard
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Joseph Ferro | ... |
James
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| Laurence Fishburne | ... |
Russell Stevens Jr. / John Hull
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Def Jef | ... |
Bartender
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Harry Frazier | ... |
Lunatic Santa
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Neil Goldberg | ... |
Dealer
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| Jeff Goldblum | ... |
David Jason
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Revalyn T. Golde | ... |
Hull's Lawyer
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Yvette Heyden | ... |
Nancy
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| Sandra Gould | ... |
Mrs. G.
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| Erik Kilpatrick | ... |
Dealer
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| Sydney Lassick | ... |
Gopher
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| Nick LaTour | ... |
Republican Congressman
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| Kamala Lopez | ... |
Belinda
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Shannon Macpherson | ... |
Miranda
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Ric Mancini | ... |
Congressman
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Lionel Matthews | ... |
Officer Winston
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| Julio Oscar Mechoso | ... |
Hernandez
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Arthur Mendoza | ... |
Gallegos
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John Messall | ... |
Crackhead #1
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| James T. Morris | ... |
Ivy
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| Paunita Nichols | ... |
Jacquiline
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| Tony Perez | ... |
Guzman's Lawyer
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| Clifton Powell | ... |
Leland
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Roberto Santana | ... |
Dealer
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Jonathon Scott | ... |
Rapper
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| Vicellous Shannon | ... |
13 Year Old
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| Gregory Sierra | ... |
Barbosa
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| Eleva Singleton | ... |
1st Reporter
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| Charles Martin Smith | ... |
Carver
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| Roger Guenveur Smith | ... |
Eddie
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Lisa Thayer | ... |
Bailiff
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| Ron Thompson | ... |
Store Owner
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| Glynn Turman | ... |
Russell Stevens Sr.
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| Tyrin Turner | ... |
Dealer
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David Weixelbaum | ... |
Chino
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John Boyd West | ... |
Cal Tech
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| Clarence Williams III | ... |
Taft
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Victoria Angulo | ... |
Torch Singer (uncredited)
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| Stacy Arnell | ... |
Stacy (uncredited)
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Regina Don | ... |
Girlfriend (uncredited)
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Haywood Galbreath | ... |
Man in Restroom (uncredited)
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Dennis Lee Kelly | ... |
Lawyer (uncredited)
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Gary Locke | ... |
Coroner (uncredited)
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Mike Radner | ... |
Coroner (uncredited)
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| Branscombe Richmond | ... |
Gallegos Bodyguard (uncredited)
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| John Shepherd | ... |
Undercover Cop (uncredited)
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| J.W. Smith | ... |
Video Dealer (uncredited)
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Tony Trevino | ... |
Priest (uncredited)
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| Barbara Anne Weisman | ... |
Bank Teller (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bill Duke | ||
Written by
| Michael Tolkin | ... | (story) |
| Michael Tolkin | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Henry Bean | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Henry Bean | ... | producer |
| Pierre David | ... | producer |
| Michael De Luca | ... | co-executive producer |
| Deborah Moore | ... | co-producer |
| David Streit | ... | executive producer |
| Ron Stacker Thompson | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Michel Colombier | ||
Cinematography by
| Bojan Bazelli | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| John Carter | ||
Editorial Department
| Jeff Bradley | ... | assistant editor |
| Gary Burritt | ... | negative cutter |
| W.O. Garrett | ... | additional editor (as William Okowah Garrett) |
| Thalia Harithas | ... | post-production coordinator (as Terri Harithas) |
| Phil Hetos | ... | color timer |
| Pamela Hilse | ... | post-production administrator |
| Kevin Lindstrom | ... | first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Chemin Sylvia Bernard | ||
| Kimberly Hardin | ||
Production Design by
| Pamela B. Warner | ... | (as Pam Warner) |
Art Direction by
| Daniel Bickel | ||
Set Decoration by
| Donald Elmblad | ||
Costume Design by
| Arline Burks Gant | ||
Makeup Department
| Barrie Buckner | ... | hair assistant / makeup assistant |
| Fay Kelly | ... | hair stylist |
| Erma Kent | ... | hair stylist |
| Douglas Noe | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Suzanne Parker Sanders | ... | key makeup artist / makeup effects |
| Ann Wadlington | ... | hair stylist |
| Kenneth Walker | ... | hair stylist |
| Shaka Ken Walter | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Margaret E. Fannin | ... | unit production manager |
| Joe Fineman | ... | executive in charge of post-production |
| Cindy Lovelady | ... | executive in charge of production (as Cindy Hornickel) |
| Pamela Winn-Barnett | ... | post-production supervisor (as Pam Winn) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Greg Wayne Elam | ... | second unit director |
| Hope R. Goodwin | ... | first assistant director |
| Rodney Allen Hooks | ... | second assistant director: second unit |
| Sandra M. Middleton | ... | second assistant director |
| Conrad E. Palmisano | ... | second unit director |
| Robert Scott | ... | second second assistant director |
| Willie E. Simmons Jr. | ... | first assistant director: second unit |
| Warren R. Turner | ... | additional second assistant director |
| Jerry Ziesmer | ... | additional first assistant director |
Art Department
| Daniel Bickel | ... | construction coordinator |
| Chris Carriveau | ... | art department coordinator |
| Michael T. Daigle | ... | lead scenic |
| Christopher Harwood | ... | leadman |
| Darryl Henley | ... | storyboard artist |
| John McFarlane | ... | construction foreman |
| Jeffrey Moore | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Gregg Barbanell | ... | foley artist |
| Brad Blake | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Harry Cohen | ... | sound designer / sound effects editor |
| Richard Corwin | ... | supervising dialogue editor |
| Thom 'Coach' Ehle | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| William Freesh | ... | adr recordist |
| Tim Gedemer | ... | sound editor |
| Brian Geer | ... | foley mixer |
| Lewis Goldstein | ... | sound effects editor |
| Peter J. Lehman | ... | sound effects editor |
| Paul Vik Marshall | ... | boom operator |
| Vince Nicastro | ... | foley artist |
| Terry O'Bright | ... | adr mixer / sound mixer |
| Mark Petersen | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Ken S. Polk | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Ann Scibelli | ... | sound effects editor |
| Tony Smyles | ... | production sound mixer |
| Cathie Speakman | ... | sound editor |
| Ken Teaney | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Aletha Rodgers | ... | additional production sound mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Mark R. Byers | ... | assistant special effects |
| Frank Ceglia | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Gary Jones | ... | special effects assistant |
Visual Effects by
| Dan Perri | ... | optical effects designer |
Stunts
| Michael Adams | ... | stunts |
| Bruce Paul Barbour | ... | stunts |
| Eddie Braun | ... | stunts |
| Moore Brian | ... | stunts (as Brian Moore) |
| Tony Brubaker | ... | stunts |
| John Cann | ... | stunts |
| Phil Chong | ... | stunts |
| Alisa Christensen | ... | stunts |
| Roydon Clark | ... | stunts |
| Eugene Collier | ... | stunts |
| Jake Crawford | ... | stunts |
| Gregg Dandridge | ... | stunts (as Greg Dandridge) |
| Sonja Davis | ... | stunts |
| Greg Wayne Elam | ... | stunt coordinator (as Greg W. Elan) |
| Kiante Elam | ... | stunts |
| Ousaun Elam | ... | stunts |
| Andy Epper | ... | stunts (as Andrew Epper) |
| Randy Fife | ... | stunts (as Randy 'Fife') |
| George Fisher | ... | stunts |
| Frankie 'G' Garbutt | ... | stunts (as Frankie Garbutt) |
| Dick Hancock | ... | stunts |
| Michael Harrison | ... | stunts |
| Johnny Hock | ... | stunts (as John Hock) |
| Jamie Sue Johnson | ... | stunts |
| Melvin Jones | ... | stunts |
| Steve Kelso | ... | stunts |
| Henry Kingi | ... | stunts |
| Steven Lambert | ... | stunts (as Steve Lambert) |
| Fred Lerner | ... | stunts |
| Kent W. Luttrell | ... | stunts |
| Steve Martinez | ... | stunts |
| Rusty McClennon | ... | stunts |
| Bill McIntosh | ... | stunts |
| Bob Minor | ... | stunts |
| Rita Minor | ... | stunts |
| John Moio | ... | stunts |
| Tom Morga | ... | stunts |
| Alan Oliney | ... | stunts |
| Jimmy Ortega | ... | stunts |
| Conrad E. Palmisano | ... | stunts |
| Eddie Perez | ... | stunts (as Edward G. Perez) |
| Mary Peters | ... | stunts |
| Jeff Ramsey | ... | stunts |
| Jalon Raney | ... | stunts (as Jalon Rainey) |
| Branscombe Richmond | ... | stunts |
| John Robotham | ... | stunts |
| Thomas Rosales Jr. | ... | stunts |
| Debby Lynn Ross | ... | stunts |
| Rick Seaman | ... | stunts |
| Peter Stader | ... | stunts |
| Rock A. Walker | ... | stunts |
| Alphonse Walter | ... | stunts |
| Terrence Walters | ... | stunts |
| Barbara Anne Weisman | ... | stunts (as Barbara Anne Klein) |
| Jim Wilkey | ... | stunts |
| Harry Wowchuk | ... | stunts |
| Bill Young | ... | precision stunt driving coordinator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Wayne Baker | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| Douglas Blagg | ... | electrician (as Doug Blagg) |
| Jon Caradies | ... | additional dolly grip (as John Caradies) |
| Jim Carroll | ... | grip |
| Mike Cohen | ... | second assistant camera |
| Willie E. Dawkins | ... | electrician: second unit |
| David W. Donoho | ... | dolly grip (as David Donoho) |
| Erik A. Erichsen | ... | electrician (as Erik Erichsen) |
| Peter Etnoyer | ... | additional second camera |
| Derew Frutos | ... | additional electrician |
| Dana Gonzales | ... | first assistant camera (as Dana W. Gonzales) |
| Michael Gulbin | ... | grip |
| David Hallinger | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| Patrick Hoeschen | ... | electrician |
| Frank M. Holgate | ... | director of photography: second unit (as Frank Holgate) |
| Steve Holgate | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| Keith Jones | ... | additional electrician |
| Stephen D. Jones | ... | additional dolly grip |
| Rick Kangrga | ... | best boy grip |
| Henry Lynk | ... | camera operator |
| Christopher Lyons | ... | best boy electric |
| Tom D. May | ... | key grip: second unit (as Tommy P. May) |
| Reginald Morris | ... | electrician |
| Darryl Murchison | ... | electrician |
| Anthony G. Nakonechnyj | ... | gaffer (as Tony 'Nako' Nakonechnyj) |
| Lisa Nunez | ... | electrician (as Lisa Victoria Nunez) |
| Nick W. Pastrano | ... | grip |
| Christopher Prampin | ... | electrician (as Christopher H. Prampin) |
| David Salamone | ... | grip |
| Alexander Salazar | ... | grip (as Alex Salazar) |
| Stephen Sharp | ... | rigging gaffer (as Steven R. Sharp) |
| Darrell B. Sheldon | ... | key grip (as Darrel Sheldon) |
| Lynn Smith | ... | first assistant camera (as Lynn L. Smith) |
| Newton TerMeer | ... | gaffer: second unit (as Newton T. TerMeer) |
| Stephen Thorp | ... | electrician |
| T.J. Tollefson | ... | electrician |
| Konstantin von Krusenstiern | ... | film loader |
| Kevin Wadowski | ... | key grip |
| Joel David Warren | ... | still photographer (as Joel Warren) |
Casting Department
| Barbara Harris | ... | adr voice casting |
| Robyn M. Mitchell | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Yvette Correa | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Luellyn Harper | ... | wardrobe supervisor/costumer |
| Laura Slakey | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Curtis Collins | ... | location manager |
| Stevie Nelson | ... | assistant location manager |
| Michael Patrick O'Brien | ... | location manager |
| Rick Rothen | ... | location manager (as Richard P. Rothen) |
Music Department
| Sharon Boyle | ... | music supervisor |
| Hank Caldwell | ... | soundtrack executive producer: Solar/Epic |
| Glen E. Davis | ... | music coordinator: Solar/Epic |
| Cheryl Dickerson | ... | music coordinator: Solar/Epic |
| Michael Fisher | ... | musician: score |
| Clark Germain | ... | score engineer |
| Dick Griffey | ... | soundtrack executive producer: Solar/Epic |
| Barklie K. Griggs | ... | music coordinator |
| Jorge Hinojosa | ... | music supervisor |
| Dave Koz | ... | musician: score |
| David Landau | ... | song supervisor: Epic/Solar |
| Adam Maffei | ... | music coordinator |
| Brenda Patrick | ... | music coordinator: Solar/Epic |
| Jennifer Richardson | ... | music coordinator |
| Lise Richardson | ... | music editor |
| Dana Sano | ... | music coordinator |
| Steve Stewart | ... | music coordinator |
| Andre Young | ... | playback singer (as Dr. Dre) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Annie Welles | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Michael 'Crash' Anderson | ... | driver (as Michael Anderson) |
| Chris Basso | ... | driver: production van (as Chris A. Basso) |
| Jason Belsky | ... | transportation captain |
| Bruce Comtois | ... | driver (as Bruce Leo Comtois) |
| Hollywood Dave Flanigan | ... | driver (as Hollywood Dave) |
| Antonio Franchi | ... | driver |
| Krister C. Johnson | ... | driver (as Krister Johnson) |
| Timothy Leitch | ... | driver |
| Sergio Lopez-Rivera | ... | driver |
| Morgan McGuinness | ... | driver |
| Tony 'Bear' Mihalopoulos | ... | driver (as Tony Mihalopoulos) |
| Robert L. Rucker Jr. | ... | driver |
| Griff Ruggles | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Rick Scheil | ... | driver |
| John F. Teeple | ... | driver (as John Teeple) |
| Michael Trottochau | ... | driver (as Michael J. Trottochau) |
| Mark Twogood | ... | driver |
| Charles Williams | ... | driver |
| Craig Williams | ... | driver |
| Woody Wood | ... | driver |
| Terry York | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Klair Addison | ... | assistant: Mr. Duke |
| Karl Armelin | ... | technical advisor |
| Gilbert Barnhardt | ... | production assistant |
| Alexandra Maria Baum | ... | production coordinator (as Alexandria M. Baum) |
| Mary Carol Bulger | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Bundy Chanock | ... | set medic |
| Frank Claridge | ... | policeman (as Frank W. Claridge) |
| Bruce Comtois | ... | teamster |
| Christy Fiero | ... | assistant accountant (as Christy Susskind) |
| Marisa Hansell | ... | assistant: Mr. Streit (as Marissa Jordan Hanselle) |
| Alexander Hennech | ... | production assistant |
| Kathy McDonald Jones | ... | production assistant |
| Carisa Kaplan | ... | production assistant |
| Guy Killum | ... | adr voice |
| Javier Loera | ... | chef helper |
| Cynthia H. Margulis | ... | production assistant (as Cynthia Margulis) |
| Manuel Mejia | ... | chef helper |
| Sally Morton | ... | Legal Assistant |
| Pauline Muñoz | ... | assistant accountant |
| Marie Nashold | ... | first aid (as Ree Hoke) |
| Michael Brown Parlor | ... | technical advisor: police |
| Dan Pasternack | ... | production assistant |
| Dan Perri | ... | title designer: main title sequence |
| Rhonda Rawlings | ... | production assistant |
| E.J. Roberts | ... | craft service |
| Arturo Ruvalcaba | ... | chef |
| Dean Shapiro | ... | key set production assistant |
| Susan Converse Smith | ... | assistant: Mr. David |
| Jordan Stone | ... | production assistant (as Jordan J. Stone) |
| Dennis E. Tindall | ... | policeman |
| Tyrone Townsend | ... | production assistant |
| LaVern Whitt | ... | production assistant (as Laverne Whitt) |
| B.J. Witz | ... | craft service |
| Alex L. Worman | ... | publicity team |
| Wendy Yarbrough | ... | assistant: Mr. David |
| Zane | ... | post-production accounting manager |
| Julia Zane | ... | production accountant |
| Ronald C. Briggs Jr. | ... | inventory services (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Hillard Elkins | ... | special thanks |
| Earlene Smith | ... | acknowledgment: paintings donated by |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Alliance Releasing Corporation (1992) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Becker Entertainment (1993) (Australia) (theatrical) (as REP Distribution)
- East-West communications/Intervit-Russia (1992) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Finnkino (1992) (Finland) (theatrical)
- First Independent Films (1992) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- New Line Cinema (1992) (United States) (theatrical)
- Penta Distribuzione (1992) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Sidéral Films (1993) (France) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1992) (Spain) (theatrical)
- 375 Media (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2005) (Canada) (DVD)
- Alliance Releasing Home Video (1992) (Canada) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1993) (Australia) (VHS) (through 'Video Box Office')
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- Entertainment in Video (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Europa Vision (1993) (Finland) (VHS)
- First Independent Video (1993) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Magna Pacific Home Entertainment (2004) (Australia) (DVD)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (2008) (Finland) (tv)
- New Line Home Video (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- New Line Home Video (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Roadshow Entertainment (2013) (Australia) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2022) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- The Criterion Collection (2021) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- The Criterion Collection (2021) (United States) (DVD)
- Transeuropa Video Entertainment (TVE) (1993) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Tubi TV (2024) (United States) (video) (streaming)
- Turner Home Entertainment (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- United Paramount Network (UPN) (United States) (tv)
- Video Box Office (1993) (Australia) (VHS)
- WWOR (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
- Mercer Titles & Optical Effects Ltd. (optical effects)
Other Companies
- Albert G. Ruben and Company (insurance)
- Bill Young's Precision Driving Team (stunts)
- Cenex West (extras casting)
- EFX Systems (digital sound)
- EFX Systems (sound re-recording)
- Filmtrucks (location services)
- Immediate Inc. (payroll services)
- Mercer Titles & Optical Effects Ltd. (optical effects)
- Michelson Food Services (catering)
- North Beach Leather (fashions)
- Pacific Production Services (location services)
- Tech-FX (production video)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A black uniformed policeman is recruited by a devious drug enforcement agent to infiltrate a smuggling organization seeking to expand into designer drugs. This 'ugly side of the war on drugs' explores the context of race, identity and hypocrisy within a brutal and alienating investigation.
Written by Keith Loh |
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| Taglines | There's a thin line between catching a criminal and becoming one . . . See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $8,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The last film where Laurence Fishburne was credited as Larry. See more » |
| Goofs | When Carver is reviewing Stevens' police personnel file, it shows he is divorced, and the reason is shown as "Infedility" See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in City of Joy/Proof/The Babe/Deep Cover/The Famine Within (1992). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Deep Cover See more » |
| Quotes |
John Hull:
We took eleven million in drug profits out of the van. The money doesn't know where it comes from, but I do. If I keep it, I'm a criminal. If I give it to the government, I'm a fool. If I try and do some good with it, maybe it just makes things worse. Either way, I'll probably just wind up getting myself in more trouble. It's an impossible choice, but in a way, we all have to make it. What would you do? See more » |