Dead Bang

A gritty, hard-boiled cop thriller that feels tense and morally charged, with a raw, alcoholic protagonist and bursts of violence.

Directed by

John Frankenheimer

Genres

Action, Thriller, Crime

Starring

Don Johnson, Penelope Ann Miller, William Forsythe

Tagline

For one cop this isn't just a case. It's a war.

Overview

Los Angeles homicide detective Jerry Beck searches for the murderer who killed a police officer on Christmas Eve. The investigation takes Beck inside the violent world of hate groups and white supremacists, who are hatching a deadly plot to attack even more innocent people. Beck must also confront his own personal demons, including his growing problem with alcohol, if he wants to track down and stop the violent neo-Nazis before it is too late.

How it feels

Dark, tense, cynical and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Crime, obsession, addiction, violence

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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