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Dernière limite

Original title: Deep Cover
  • 1992
  • 16
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
16K
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Laurence Fishburne in Dernière limite (1992)
Trailer1
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Drug CrimeActionCrimeThriller

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.

  • Director
    • Bill Duke
  • Writers
    • Michael Tolkin
    • Henry Bean
  • Stars
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • Jeff Goldblum
    • Lira Angel
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    16K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bill Duke
    • Writers
      • Michael Tolkin
      • Henry Bean
    • Stars
      • Laurence Fishburne
      • Jeff Goldblum
      • Lira Angel
    • 83User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 nominations total

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    Trailer 0:43
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    Laurence Fishburne
    Laurence Fishburne
    • Russell Stevens Jr.
    • (as Larry Fishburne)
    • …
    Jeff Goldblum
    Jeff Goldblum
    • David Jason
    Lira Angel
    Lira Angel
    • Bijoux
    René Assa
    René Assa
    • Guzman
    Bruce Paul Barbour
    Bruce Paul Barbour
    • Policeman
    • (as Bruce Barbour)
    Bilal Bashir
    • Rapper's Musician
    Anna Berger
    Anna Berger
    • Congresswoman
    Donald Bishop
    • Judge
    Ed Cambridge
    Ed Cambridge
    • Crackhead #2
    Jaime Cardriche
    Jaime Cardriche
    • Shark
    Alisa Christensen
    • Ivy's Driver
    Alex Colon
    Alex Colon
    • Molto
    • (as Alex Colón)
    Cory Curtis
    • Young Russell Stevens Jr.
    Victoria Dillard
    Victoria Dillard
    • Betty
    James Encinas
    • Guzman's Guard
    Joseph Ferro
    • James
    Def Jef
    • Bartender
    Harry Frazier
    • Lunatic Santa
    • Director
      • Bill Duke
    • Writers
      • Michael Tolkin
      • Henry Bean
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    User reviews83

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    7sauravjoshi85

    Superb acting makes this thriller a must watch!!

    Deep Cover is a 1992 American crime thriller film directed by Bill Duke. The film stars Laurence Fishburne, Jeff Goldblum, and Charles Martin Smith.

    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.
    10Veleka

    One of the best films I have ever seen

    Like "The Crossing Guard," this film, "Deep Cover," kept me on the edge of my seat. The scenes between Larry Fishburne and Charles Martin Smith are superb, the writing is virtually flawless, the action is exciting and fresh, and the topic is so relevant it's hard to believe it came out fifteen years ago. It could be released today, it's that topical. I love political action thrillers such as the original "The Manchurian Candidate," but that film, as exciting as it was, left me cold. This film has so much heart and love in it on top of all the thrills that I found myself astonished by the virtuosity of the artists that composed this gem. I'm already a huge fan of the actors. I will now be searching IMDb for the subsequent work of the writers, directors, and producers of this masterpiece. Bravo, "Deep Cover"! I'm telling all my friends about you.
    10lee3993

    Bill Duke's masterpiece

    In what is probably his best role to date, with apologies to his turns as Ike Turner in the classic "What's Love Got to Do With It", and Morpheus in the "Matrix" series, Laurence Fishburne plays undercover cop Russell Stevens, who poses as drug dealer John Hull to apprehend a notorious drug kingpin. This role is played in a way that only he could, with the zeal that makes him one of Hollywood's most sought after actors. From the moment that he tells the D.E.A. agent that "the n****** the one that would even answer that question" you know that this role was made for him. Also Jeff Goldblum is at his best as a not-so-honest defense attorney. And let's not forget Gregory Sierra as a sadistic crime lord and one of the best character actors of our time, Clarence Williams III as an honest cop. Add the soundtrack and "Deep Cover" is a bona fide 10 in the urban drama genre, a true masterpiece.
    8dworldeater

    "Never had it, never will".

    Lawrence Fishburne is almost always excellent, but in my opinion one of his finest performances was in the early 90's classic Deep Cover. The film was quite original at the time and was presented in an intelligent manner. Deep Cover was directed by Bill Duke, who you might remember from action classics Predator and Commando. While Deep Cover has its share of action, it is a very gritty and absorbing crime thriller. Lawrence Fishburne and Jeff Goldblum started out playing gutter trash thugs in the Death Wish series. Here they play more fully fleshed out characters in a movie that looks at crime in a different way. Lawrence Fishburne goes so deep undercover, it seems like he can never go back.As a whole, I found Deep Cover to be excellent. If you like cop or mob movies, you should take a look at Deep Cover.
    Brad K.

    A lot better than I was expecting, very good.

    Going into seeing this movie, I wasn't sure about what I was going to see. I was expecting something kind of good (because of Roger Ebert's review), but not great (because of some other reviews). But I was not expecting such a good film. Laurence Fishburne (Boyz in the Hood, What's Love Got To Do With It) stars as a cop who has avoided drugs and the crime life because of his father's involvement and death in it. Soon he is offered a job going undercover as a drug dealer. He accepts it. After a little while he gets himself deep into it. He forms partnerships with high ranked drug dealers, which includes Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park, Nine Monthes). Soon he becomes less of an undercover cop, but more of a drug dealer. He soon realizes that he is betraying his cause and joining up with them. This presents a problem for him, because he likes the power as a drug dealer and the money, but he also vowed he would never become like his dad. This is a very well done movie, with a great script. Laurence Fishburne is excellent in the lead role. Jeff Goldblum (who I have never seen in such a deep role) is also strong delivering a surprisingly good performance. A good, but violent film.

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    • Trivia
      The last film where Laurence Fishburne was credited as Larry.
    • Goofs
      When 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?

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: City of Joy/Proof/The Babe/Deep Cover/The Famine Within (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Deep Cover
      Performed by Dr. Dre

      Introducing Snoop Dogg (as Snoop Doggy Dogg)

      by Dr. Dre, Colin Wolfe

      Courtesy of Death Row Records

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 7, 1993 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La cara sucia de la ley
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA(Location)
    • Production companies
      • Image Organization
      • New Line Productions
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    Box office

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    • 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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 47m(107 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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