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    Rampart

    • 20112011
    • RR
    • 1h 48min
    IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    23K
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    Woody Harrelson in Rampart (2011)
    Set in early 1990s Los Angeles, veteran police officer Dave Brown, the last of the renegade cops, works to take care of his family, and struggles for his own survival.
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    Set in 1999 Los Angeles, veteran police officer Dave Brown, the last of the renegade cops, works to take care of his family, and struggles for his own survival.Set in 1999 Los Angeles, veteran police officer Dave Brown, the last of the renegade cops, works to take care of his family, and struggles for his own survival.Set in 1999 Los Angeles, veteran police officer Dave Brown, the last of the renegade cops, works to take care of his family, and struggles for his own survival.

    IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    23K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Oren Moverman
    • Writers
      • James Ellroy
      • Oren Moverman
    • Stars
      • Woody Harrelson
      • Ben Foster
      • Sigourney Weaver
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Oren Moverman
    • Writers
      • James Ellroy
      • Oren Moverman
    • Stars
      • Woody Harrelson
      • Ben Foster
      • Sigourney Weaver
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    • 133User reviews
    • 212Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations

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    Woody Harrelson and Mark Casimir Dyniewicz Jr. in Rampart (2011)
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    Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson
    • David Douglas Brownas David Douglas Brown
    Ben Foster
    Ben Foster
    • General Terryas General Terry
    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • Joan Confreyas Joan Confrey
    Jon Bernthal
    Jon Bernthal
    • Dan Moroneas Dan Morone
    Stella Schnabel
    • Janeas Jane
    Jon Foster
    Jon Foster
    • Michael Whittakeras Michael Whittaker
    Ruben Garfias
    Ruben Garfias
    • Pharmacy Security Guardas Pharmacy Security Guard
    Deadlee
    Deadlee
    • Pharmacy Punkas Pharmacy Punk
    Dominic Flores
    Dominic Flores
    • Latino Detectiveas Latino Detective
    Matt McTighe
    Matt McTighe
    • 30-Year-Old Copas 30-Year-Old Cop
    Cynthia Nixon
    Cynthia Nixon
    • Barbaraas Barbara
    Anne Heche
    Anne Heche
    • Catherineas Catherine
    Brie Larson
    Brie Larson
    • Helenas Helen
    Sammy Boyarsky
    • Margaretas Margaret
    Billy Hough
    • Piano Playeras Piano Player
    Audra McDonald
    Audra McDonald
    • Sarahas Sarah
    Keith Woulard
    • Shondell Parmalleeas Shondell Parmallee
    Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi
    • Bill Blagoas Bill Blago
    • Director
      • Oren Moverman
    • Writers
      • James Ellroy
      • Oren Moverman
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    Storyline

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    Dave Brown is a Los Angeles police officer who works out of the Rampart Division. Dave is misogynistic, racist, brutally violent, egotistical and a womanizer, although he defends himself against many of these accusations as he says that his hate is equal opportunity. However unlawful, he uses intimidation and brutal force to defend his ideals. The most notorious of his actions is purportedly murdering a suspected serial date rapist, which is why he has been given the nickname "Date Rape Dave". He lives with two of his ex-wives - sisters Barbara and Catherine - in an effort to keep family together, namely his two daughters, Helen and Margaret, who each have a different sister as their mother. Dave still maintains a sexual relationship with both sisters - whenever the mood suits any of them - while he openly has other sexual relationships. His life is put under a microscope after he is caught on video brutally beating a person with who he got into an automobile crash. This situation is made all the more difficult for the police department because of the Rampart scandal. This microscope shows a further potentially scandalous incident involving Dave and a grocery store hold-up. Although he secretly has his defenders within the police department highers-up, Dave, who is unrepentant regarding his actions, has to figure out who he can and cannot trust among his colleagues and new associates as he goes about his business and tries to protect his ideals from being taken away by these scandals. —Huggo
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The most corrupt cop you've ever seen on screen.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for pervasive language, sexual content and some violence
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      To achieve Dave's gaunt appearance, Woody Harrelson sought advice from Christian Bale. Bale told Harrelson to eat very little and run as fast as possible.
    • Goofs
      At the beginning of the film, the screen is black and a graphic states "Los Angeles 1999" As the film fades into a wide shot overview of the hamburger stand, a 2005 Cadillac CTS drives through the intersection.
    • Quotes

      Dave Brown: [to Kyle Timkins] Bear in mind that I am not a racist. Fact is, I hate all people equally. And if it helps, I've slept with some of your people. You wanna be mad at someone, try J. Edgar Hoover. He was a racist. Or the Founding Fathers, all slave-owners.

    • Connections
      Edited into Rampart - Behind the Scenes (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Control Machete
      Written by Toy Selectah (as Antonio Hernandez), Fermin Caballero and Raul Chapa

      Performed by Control Machete

      Courtesy of Universal Music Mexico S.A. de C.V.

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews133

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    Rampart (2011)

    *** 1/2 (out of 4)

    Woody Harrelson gives a tour de force performance playing David Brown, one of the last dirty cops still working for the LAPA in 1999. He's a dirty cop who doesn't seem to realize he is one. He was once married to two different women, sisters, and now he tries to keep them and their kids in the same house so that they can live the way a "family" is supposed to yet he doesn't realize that a good family life isn't by having kids with two sisters. Brown finally gets in over his head when he's filmed beating a man and this sets off a range of events that leave him spinning out of control. RAMPART, written by James Ellroy and director Oren Moverman, doesn't tell a straight crime story but instead it really looks at a bad man and tries to explain why he's bad. I think the bottom line is that the film is simply trying to say that there are bad people out there who are just bad all the way around and it doesn't have to be for lust, money or fame. While I do question some of the directorial choices and I think a little more focus would have helped, the main reason to check this film out is for the wonderful performances from the all-star cast. Sigourney Weaver plays a DA tired of a cop thinking he can get away with anything. Cynthia Nixon and Anne Heche are good as the ex-wives. You have Robin Wright turning in a very effective performance as a mysterious woman who enters the cops life. Ice Cube is effective in his few scenes as is Ben Foster playing a crippled vet. We even get Steve Buscemi and Ned Beatty in small but effective roles. Of course, the entire cast centers around the performance of Harrelson and this is certainly yet more proof that when given the right material he can be one of the most raw and effective actors out there. Harrelson is so effective no matter if he's just listening or speaking because you can just look at him and see all the rage and emotion built up. I really thought the actor did a remarkable job at letting the slime slip out of this character without making him a flat out creep or going so over-the-top where you feel like you're watching someone fake. I won't spoil the ending but it's certainly one that makes you think about the events you've just seen. RAMPART isn't a flawless movie but the performances are so strong that it's highly recommended.
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    • Release date
      • February 24, 2012 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 野獸特警
    • Filming locations
      • Pacific Dining Car - 1310 W. 6th. St, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lightstream Entertainment
      • Waypoint Entertainment
      • The Third Mind Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $972,512
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $60,446
      • Feb 12, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,567,905
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 48min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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