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L.A.P.D.: To Protect And To Serve
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L.A.P.D.: To Protect And To Serve

2001-10-09 · 94 min · ★ 5.9

Drama · Action · Thriller

LA's finest have crossed the thin blue line between Cop and Criminal. Based on a true story.

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Directors
Ed Anders
Production companies
The Rock Entertainment,, Maurice Smith Productions, Fries Film Group, Fleur De Lis Film Studios
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael MadsenMichael MadsenJames Alexander
Marc SingerMarc SingerSam Steele
Dennis HopperDennis HopperCaptain Elsworth
Wayne CrawfordWayne CrawfordSgt. Sextram
Charles DurningCharles DurningStuart Steele
Steve BacicSteve BacicRichard Wade
Kiara HunterKimberly
Michael RoberdsMichael RoberdsBud Meyerling
Carolyn DunnCarolyn DunnGillis
John NovakJohn NovakKirby
Brenda JamesBrenda JamesMorten
David PalffyDavid PalffyFalco
Deryl HayesDeryl HayesHolsten
Brenda CampbellBrenda CampbellTracy Wade
Ron SmallCorman
Anaya FarrellAnaya FarrellChristian
Zak ChurchTucker
Garvin CrossGarvin CrossSmith
Artine Tony BrowneArtine Tony BrowneRodriquez (as Artine Brown)
Ryan RobbinsRyan RobbinsVideo Director

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