A uniformed police officer is recruited by the DEA to infiltrate a drug smuggling ring looking to expand its operation.A uniformed police officer is recruited by the DEA to infiltrate a drug smuggling ring looking to expand its operation.A uniformed police officer is recruited by the DEA to infiltrate a drug smuggling ring looking to expand its operation.
- Awards
- 5 nominations total
- Russell Stevens Jr.
- (as Larry Fishburne)
- …
- Policeman
- (as Bruce Barbour)
- Molto
- (as Alex Colón)
Featured reviews
The film is well-paced and, most appropriately for this year, introduces a female art-gallery owner as it develops a relationship subplot. As the story progresses, the film breaks boundaries further & demonstrates an exceptionally sharp sensibility -- but fairly much returns to the standards for the climactic scene.
While not a Scorsese or Tarantino masterpiece, this film is very highly recommended.
An undercover officer, infiltrates the world of drugs to expose the biggest dealer in Los Angeles, and foil his plans to expand.
If you are a fan of thrillers films than this is a must watch for you. The film has good plot, good execution and amazing performances from the cast.
The best part of the of the film is probably it's acting and the character development, the pace of the film could be a problem for some viewers as it gets too slow in the middle. Screenplay of the film is good and climax is good.
If you are looking for a decent thriller film than this is the film for you.
Did you know
- TriviaThe last film where Laurence Fishburne was credited as Larry.
- GoofsWhen Carver is reviewing Stevens' police personnel file, it shows he is divorced, and the reason is shown as "Infedility"
- Quotes
[last lines]
John Hull: We took eleven million in drug profits out of the van. The money doesn't know where it comes from, but I do. If I keep it, I'm a criminal. If I give it to the government, I'm a fool. If I try and do some good with it, maybe it just makes things worse. Either way, I'll probably just wind up getting myself in more trouble. It's an impossible choice, but in a way, we all have to make it. What would you do?
- SoundtracksDeep Cover
Performed by Dr. Dre
Introducing Snoop Dogg (as Snoop Doggy Dogg)
by Dr. Dre, Colin Wolfe
Courtesy of Death Row Records
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- La cara sucia de la ley
- Filming locations
- Los Angeles, California, USA(Location)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $8,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $16,639,799
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,451,356
- Apr 19, 1992
- Gross worldwide
- $16,639,799
- Runtime
- 1h 47m(107 min)
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1