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Cop or Hood

1979·Movie
1h 47min

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Romance5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and slapstick

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Dark Humor7

World

Crime, politics, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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About

When the local police inspector was found dead in a prostitute's house, police division commissioner Stan Borowitz is sent to investigate the situation. Posing as the prostitute's long-lost brother "Antonio Cerruti," he discovers a mare's nest of police corruption. In fact, in this comedy thriller the whole town is corrupt. If they were closely examined, Stan's methods for pursuing this investigation might embarrass the police. For instance, he drives into a criminal's house in a fancy, expensive race car. In another incident, he callously blows up a casino owned by Musard , one of the town's crime bosses. On that occasion, he first forces Musard to remove his clothes, and the poor criminal watches his casino explode from across the square while standing naked in a phone booth. Meanwhile, Stan seduces the lovely Edmonde.
French Action ComedyPolice Corruption ThrillerUnconventional HeroJean-Paul Belmondo ClassicExplosive ActionDarkly Humorous70s European CinemaCrime & InvestigationWitty DialogueFast-Paced

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Where can I stream Cop or Hood legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cop or Hood worth watching?

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cop or Hood rated?

ViolenceSexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Cop or Hood?

1 h 47 min

Cop or Hood runs 1 h 47 min.

What language is Cop or Hood in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Cop or Hood?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cop or Hood in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cop or Hood use?

Batman GambitBratty Teenage DaughterCar Meets HouseDa ChiefFalse Flag OperationCovers Always LieDrop Dead GorgeousGasoline DousingCrime ReconstructionCowboy CopNaked People Are FunnyDirty Copand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Cop or Hood, including Batman Gambit, Bratty Teenage Daughter, Car Meets House.