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Police Story: No Margin for Error

1978·Movie
1h 40min
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
IMDb7.6

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Two policemen are suspected of excessive violence and causing two deaths. The investigation brings to light, little by little, the whole truth.
Gritty Police ProceduralIntense Crime DramaSuspenseful InvestigationMoral AmbiguityUndercover ThrillerJustice System CritiqueCharacter-Driven SuspenseBleak Urban RealismUnfolding Mystery

Crew

Directed by:
Virgil W. Vogel
Written by:
Mark Rodgers

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Police Story: No Margin for Error worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Police Story: No Margin for Error rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Police Story: No Margin for Error?

1 h 40 min

Police Story: No Margin for Error runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Police Story: No Margin for Error in?

English

It was made in English.