In the Line of Duty: Street War

A gritty, fast-moving cop revenge story that keeps the pressure on with brother-against-brother stakes and street-level tension.

Directed by

Dick Lowry

Genres

Action, Drama, Thriller

Starring

Ray Sharkey, Peter Boyle, Courtney B. Vance

Overview

In this gritty cops-and-crooks drama, two detectives hunt a gang leader suspected of murdering a New York cop. The detectives enlist the help of the dead cop's partner, who is also the brother of the gangster. There's nothing civil about this war that has two brothers squaring off against each other. The strong cast includes Mario Van Peebles, Ray Sharkey and Peter Boyle.

How it feels

Tense, dark and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Revenge, crime, betrayal, family

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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