Set during the Rodney King riots, a robbery homicide investigation triggers a series of events that will cause a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics.
Acting
Kurt Russell's most unhinged performance — sweaty, terrifying, pathetic.
Direction
Ron Shelton makes LA's ashes feel almost beautiful.
Writing
James Ellroy's script drips with authentic cop venom.
Director
Ron Shelton
Kurt Russell
Eldon Perry
Scott Speedman
Bobby Keough
Michael Michele
Beth Williamson
Brendan Gleeson
Jack van Meter
Ving Rhames
Arthur Holland
Kurupt
Darryl Orchard
Dash Mihok
Gary Sidwell
Jonathan Banks
James Barcomb
Lolita Davidovich
Sally Perry
Khandi Alexander
Janelle Holland
Dana Lee
Henry Kim
Chapman Way
Eldon Perry III
Marin Hinkle
Deena Schultz
Jim Cody Williams
Suspect
Eloy Casados
Rico
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot during the actual 10-year anniversary of the Rodney King riots, with some footage filmed in neighborhoods still recovering from 1992.
James Ellroy hated the finished film, calling it 'a betrayal' of his script — ironically mirroring Perry's own betrayal of the badge.
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