Cop Land
A slow-burning, morally complex crime drama that simmers with tension and quiet desperation, anchored by a soulful lead performance.
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Witness
A patient, brooding thriller that contrasts urban corruption with pastoral simplicity, building quiet tension and a tender, forbidden romance.
About 1985 film directed by Peter Weir
Genres drama, crime, thriller
Directed by Peter Weir
Written by Earl W. Wallace, William Kelley
Starring Harrison Ford, Viggo Mortensen, Danny Glover, Kelly McGillis, Patti LuPone, Alexander Godunov, Lukas Haas, Josef Sommer
Music Maurice Jarre
Runtime 112 min
Country United States
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