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In the Line of Duty: Hunt for Justice

1995 · 90 min

A sober, workmanlike manhunt procedural that trades thrills for dogged investigation, feeling grim and earnest without much flair.

Directed by
Dick Lowry
Genres
Drama, Crime, Thriller
Starring
Adam Arkin, Nicholas Turturro, Melissa Leo
Tagline
Humbled by Terror... Torn by Violence... The FBI launches a massive search to track an underground cadre of revolutionary terrorists.
Overview
When a state trooper is gunned down on a New Jersey highway, his friend and colleague sets out to track down the killers. Realizing the murder is connected to an extensive underground terrorist ring, he joins forces with the FBI on a massive five-state hunt. Based on a true story.

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  • Tubi TV
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Directed by
Dick Lowry
Genres
Drama, Crime, Thriller
Starring
Adam Arkin, Nicholas Turturro, Melissa Leo
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • crime
  • justice
  • revenge
  • violence
  • loyalty
Places
  • road trip
  • big city
  • countryside
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
  • procedural
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror2
Humour1
Realism7
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
drama, crime, thriller, tv movie
Directed by
Dick Lowry
Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
90 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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