Wrong Cops: Chapter 1
Cast
Mark Burnham Marilyn Manson 
Grace Zabriskie 
Roxane Mesquida 
Daniel Quinn 
Flying Lotus
Credits
Written by: 
Quentin Dupieux
Produced by: Grégory Bernard Josef Lieck
Plot
Duke, a crooked and music-mad cop, patrols in Los Angeles’ streets, music blasting and meets a young techno lover, David Dolores Frank. Appalled by the musical tastes of the young adolescent, Duke decides to give him a good music lesson.
Sinekatalog’s take
Wrong Cops: Chapter 1 (2012) is a French short film directed by Quentin Dupieux. It stars Mark Burnham, Marilyn Manson and Grace Zabriskie. It runs 13 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.1 / 10 (643 votes)
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