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Dark Blue

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Dark Blue (2002)
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CrimeDramaThriller
A robbery homicide investigation triggers a series of events that will cause a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics.A robbery homicide investigation triggers a series of events that will cause a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics.A robbery homicide investigation triggers a series of events that will cause a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics.
IMDb RATING
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23K
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    • Ron Shelton
    • James Ellroy(story)
    • David Ayer(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Kurt Russell
    • Ving Rhames
    • Scott Speedman
    • Ron Shelton
    • James Ellroy(story)
    • David Ayer(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Kurt Russell
    • Ving Rhames
    • Scott Speedman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 135User reviews
    • 77Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
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    Ving Rhames and Scott Speedman in Dark Blue (2002)
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    Kurt Russell in Dark Blue (2002)
    Kurt Russell, Michael Michele, and Scott Speedman in Dark Blue (2002)
    Ving Rhames in Dark Blue (2002)
    Kurt Russell and Scott Speedman in Dark Blue (2002)
    Ving Rhames and Kurt Russell in Dark Blue (2002)
    Ving Rhames and Kurt Russell in Dark Blue (2002)
    Michael Michele and Scott Speedman in Dark Blue (2002)
    Kurt Russell in Dark Blue (2002)
    Kurt Russell and Ron Shelton in Dark Blue (2002)

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    Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell
    • Eldon Perry
    Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames
    • Arthur Holland
    Scott Speedman
    Scott Speedman
    • Bobby Keough
    Michael Michele
    Michael Michele
    • Beth Williamson
    Brendan Gleeson
    Brendan Gleeson
    • Jack Van Meter
    Kurupt
    Kurupt
    • Darryl Orchard
    Dash Mihok
    Dash Mihok
    • Gary Sidwell
    Jonathan Banks
    Jonathan Banks
    • James Barcomb
    Lolita Davidovich
    Lolita Davidovich
    • Sally Perry
    Khandi Alexander
    Khandi Alexander
    • Janelle Holland
    Dana Lee
    Dana Lee
    • Henry Kim
    Chapman Way
    Chapman Way
    • Eldon Perry III
    • (as Chapman Russell Way)
    Marin Hinkle
    Marin Hinkle
    • Deena Schultz
    Jim Cody Williams
    Jim Cody Williams
    • Suspect
    Eloy Casados
    Eloy Casados
    • Rico
    Graham Beckel
    Graham Beckel
    • Peltz
    William Utay
    William Utay
    • Sapin
    Joe McChesney
    Joe McChesney
    • Lefty
      • Ron Shelton
      • James Ellroy(story)
      • David Ayer(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Towards the end of the film, when Officer Williams and Detective Keough are on their way to 12657 Juliet and hear the verdict of the Rodney King trial, Officer Williams is seen loading a shotgun. The shotgun is an Ithaca 37, also known as the "L.A.P.D. Special", a firearm specifically made for the Los Angeles Police Department.
    • Goofs
      During the sex scene between the young detective and Beth, their underwear is showing under the covers.
    • Quotes

      Jack Van Meter: Get the hell down from there. While you're grandstanding here the city is starting to burn. Jimmy for Christ sakes!

      Det. Sgt. Eldon Perry Jr.: If the city is starting to burn, Jack, it's partly because of guys like you and me. And I may be a goddamm alcoholic but that doesn't mean I can't tell the truth - and I've got all the deep deep dirt right here. Somebody put the cufs on me - let me start talking!

    • Connections
      Featured in Blue Code (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Neighborhood Sniper
      Written by Michael Bell, Cold 187um (as Gregory Hutchison), Jerry Long and Paul Turner

      Performed by Eazy-E

      Courtesy of Ruthless Records/Priority Records

      Under License from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets

    User reviews135

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    7/10
    Kurt Russell at his best
    Here's a decent corrupt cop thriller that has two exceptional things going for it. The first is an at-the-top-of-his-game Kurt Russell giving the kind of subtle, layered performance you only get from a pro; it would be so easy for his dark-hearted cop to be a caricature, but thanks to Russell he's far from it. Russell is one of those actors who make a lot of lightweight fare (BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, etc.) and whose genuine talents are sometimes forgotten about, which is a shame. Check out the monologue he gets to himself here - excellent.

    The second thing going for this is the backdrop of the L.A. race riots in 1992. A simmering undercurrent of violence runs throughout the movie, from the casual violence of the opening robbery to the bravura climax. The atmosphere is frightening, a perfect match for the ruthlessness of the cops who think they're above the law, and perfectly realised.

    Add in a taut script, a seasoned round of pros (Brendan Gleeson, Ving Rhames) and a fairly good performance from newcomer Scott Speedman and you have a solid, highly watchable drama.
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    • Mar 4, 2011

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    • Release date
      • February 21, 2003 (United States)
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Parker Center - 150 North Los Angeles Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alphaville Films
      • Cosmic Pictures
      • IM Filmproduktion
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 58 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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