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A gritty, grimy seventies cop chase through mean streets, driven by a volatile, unlikable hero whose obsession feels exhausting and raw.

Directed by

Howard W. Koch

Genres

Thriller, Crime, Drama

Starring

Robert Duvall, Verna Bloom, Henry Darrow

Tagline

A gun in his sock, a tire iron in his belt, and no badge. The story of Eddie. The best ex-cop in the business.

Overview

When his partner is killed, tough Irish detective Eddie Ryan vows to avenge the death, whatever the cost. As he begins unraveling clues, his behavior becomes so outrageous that he's obliged to turn in his badge, but the experience only emboldens him. Ryan eventually learns that his partner was caught up in a Puerto Rican gun-running scheme masterminded by a crook named Sweet Willie, who wants to foment revolutionary war.

How it feels

Dark, tense, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Revenge, obsession, corruption, crime

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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