Primary Suspect (2000)

On a personal mission to destroy his wife's killer, a Denver cop (William Baldwin) joins a rogue operation that goes bad and finds himself under suspicion of murder, yet still manages to restart his life.

Director:

Jeff Celentano

Writers:

D. Alvelo (additional scenes), Marc Bienstock (additional scenes)

Stars:

William Baldwin, Brigitte Bako, Lee Majors

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
William Baldwin	...	Christian Box
Brigitte Bako	...	Nikki
Lee Majors	...	Lt. Blake
Vincent Castellanos	...	Reuben
Tim Ryan	...	Nemanski
John Fleck	...	Timothy
Robert Madrid	...	Detective Rudd
Nikita Ager	...	Gwen
Donré Sampson	...	Franco (as Don Re Sampson)
Audra Lea Keener	...	Melissa the Call Girl
Serene Begum	...	Kenna Box
Jeff Olson	...	Capt. Aronson
JJ Neward	...	Officer Judy (as J.J. Neward)
James Staszkiel	...	Old Timer (as Jimmy Staszkiel)
Paul Coakley	...	Janitor

Storyline

While on an undercover infiltration mission, Denver police detective Christian Box has to use some drugs, and is believed by many to have become an addict. It goes wrong, and his wife, also in the operation, is killed. He gets the blame, but thanks to Lieutenant Blake he isn't officially charged, "just" reduced to desk work. Two years later, he grabs a unique opportunity to mount a new, dodgy undercover operation which should constitute his revenge against the crime family.

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Plot Keywords:

neo noir | independent film | 

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Taglines:

There Is Nothing Colder Than The Truth

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Genres:

Action | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Did You Know?

Quotes

Old Timer: How 'bout this: if you hear the siren, there ain't a fire.

User Reviews

A persistent cop evens the score.

William Baldwin is a Denver policeman that come hell or high water will avenge the killing of his wife during a drug bust gone bad. Some blatant violence and the obligatory, mostly implied sexuality for spice. The story is a little hackneyed, but you have to root for the frustrated Baldwin. Brigitte Bako is absolutely gorgeous and impressive with her mood swings. Lee Majors at this age finds a part that he carries off real well. Tim Ryan and Robert Madrid are notable in support. Intrigue, anxiety and revenge keeps the story moving.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 June 2000 (South Korea)

Also Known As:

Box

Filming Locations:

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Award Entertainment, Boxer Productions Inc., Flashpoint (I)

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color