

A baby-faced cop vs. a town so corrupt it makes Mayberry look like a mob front.
A police deputy in a small town grows more and more disgusted with the rampant corruption and brutality practiced by the sheriff and his fellow officers.
Acting
George Dzundza devouring scenery as the sweaty villain sheriff.
Production
That unmistakable 1989 TV-movie haze and synth stings.

Director
Jerry Jameson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rick Schroder was 19 here, desperately pivoting from Silver Spoons heartthrob to serious actor—this was his 'I can scowl too!' era.
This aired on CBS in 1989 when networks still made 'important' TV movies about systemic issues, then forgot them by morning.
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