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1990Movie2 h 12 minR

Thriller
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An intriguing, layered action movie about everyday modern life and crime.

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Story

When the questions are dangerous, the answers can be deadly.

A young district attorney seeking to prove a case against a corrupt police detective encounters a former lover and her new protector, a crime boss who refuses to help him.

Feels like

  • Crime Drama
  • Corrupt Police
  • District Attorney
  • Mystery and Intrigue
  • Political Corruption
  • Complex Characters
  • Psychological Tension
  • Social Commentary
  • Neo-Noir

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Sidney Lumet
Written by
Sidney Lumet, Edwin Torres
Produced by
Arnon Milchan, Burtt Harris
Music by
Rubén Blades

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Facts

April 27, 1990 · 2 h 12 min · R

Released
April 27, 1990
Runtime
2 h 12 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
52 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book