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In Too Deep

1999 · 95 min

A gritty, tense undercover drama that blurs the line between cop and criminal, with a mounting sense of unease.

Directed by
Michael Rymer
Genres
Drama, Action, Thriller
Tagline
He didn't know how far he'd have to go.
Overview
Drug lord Dwayne Gittens rules Cincinnati with an iron fist. No wonder he's known as "God" on the streets. Determined to break Gittens' stranglehold on the city is undercover cop Jeffrey Cole. But as Cole takes on an assumed identity to penetrate Gittens' criminal empire, he makes a disturbing discovery -- he kind of likes being a gangster.
How it feels
Tense, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Identity, crime, obsession, betrayal
Content
Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Michael Rymer
Genres
Drama, Action, Thriller
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror3
Humour2
Realism8
Romance4
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
drama, action, thriller, crime
Directed by
Michael Rymer
Written by
Michael Henry Brown, Paul Aaron
Starring
Omar Epps, LL Cool J, Nia Long, Stanley Tucci, Hill Harper, Jake Weber, Pam Grier, Richard Brooks
Music
Christopher Young
Cinematography
Ellery Ryan
Runtime
95 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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