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Bad Lieutenant

Turkish title: Haşin Polis

“Gambler. Thief. Junkie. Killer. Cop.”

1992 · 1 h 36 min
Directed by Abel Ferrara
CrimeDramaThriller

Cast

Harvey Keitel Zoë Lund Victor Argo Paul Calderon

Credits

Written by: Zoë Lund

Plot

A corrupt, drug-addicted New York police lieutenant spirals through gambling, drugs and abuse of power. When he investigates the rape of a nun, he is confronted by his own sins, and seeks redemption. Abel Ferrara's 1992 film, with Harvey Keitel, co-written with Zoë Lund, is a raw, controversial study of guilt and grace.

Sinekatalog’s take

Abel Ferrara's grimy New York drama follows a corrupt cop's spiral into addiction and shame. Harvey Keitel gives a fearless, harrowing performance, and the film's raw intensity is not for the faint-hearted.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.0 / 10 (53,452 votes)
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