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Dark Blue

2002-12-14 · 118 min · ★ 6.2

Crime · Thriller · Drama

Set during the Rodney King riots, a robbery homicide investigation triggers a series of events that will cause a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics.

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Directors
Ron Shelton
Production companies
Intermedia Films, IM Filmproduktion, Cosmic Picture, Alphaville Films, United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 15,000,000
Revenue
USD 12,150,301

Top Cast

Kurt RussellKurt RussellEldon Perry
Scott SpeedmanScott SpeedmanBobby Keough
Michael MicheleMichael MicheleBeth Williamson
Brendan GleesonBrendan GleesonJack van Meter
Ving RhamesVing RhamesArthur Holland
KuruptKuruptDarryl Orchard
Dash MihokDash MihokGary Sidwell
Jonathan BanksJonathan BanksJames Barcomb
Lolita DavidovichLolita DavidovichSally Perry
Khandi AlexanderKhandi AlexanderJanelle Holland
Dana LeeDana LeeHenry Kim
Chapman WayChapman WayEldon Perry III
Marin HinkleMarin HinkleDeena Schultz
Jim Cody WilliamsJim Cody WilliamsSuspect
Eloy CasadosEloy CasadosRico
Graham BeckelGraham BeckelPeltz
William UtayWilliam UtaySapin
Joe McChesneyLefty
Jamison JonesJamison JonesFrank
David DotyDavid DotyJudge Russo

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