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Overview

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Director:
Abel Ferrara
Writers:
Victor Argo (writer)
Paul Calderon (writer)
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Release Date:
20 November 1992 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama | Thriller more
Tagline:
Gambler. Thief. Junkie. Killer. Cop.
Plot:
While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins & 3 nominations more
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Nothing bad about this movie more (135 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Harvey Keitel ... The Lieutenant
Victor Argo ... Beat Cop
Paul Calderon ... Cop #1 (as Paul Calderone)
Leonard L. Thomas ... Cop #2 (as Leonard Thomas)
Robin Burrows ... Ariane

Frankie Thorn ... The Nun
Victoria Bastel ... Bowtay
Paul Hipp ... Jesus
Brian McElroy ... Lieutenant's Son (#1)
Frankie Acciarito ... Lieutenant's Son (#2)

Peggy Gormley ... Lieutenant's Wife

Stella Keitel ... Lieutenant's Daughter
Dana Dee ... Lieutenant's Baby Girl
Anthony Ruggiero ... Lite

Vincent Laresca ... J.C.
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated NC-17 for sexual violence, strong sexual situations & dialogue, graphic drug use.; Rated R for drug use, language, violence and nudity. (edited version)
Runtime:
96 min | 91 min (R-rated version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Spanish
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Co-writer Zoë Lund plays the women that Harvey Keitel's character does drugs with in her home. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: Just as the lieutenant is leading the boys into the train station near the end of the film, a cab driver (obviously not a paid extra) is seen waving to the camera. more
Quotes:
The Lieutenant: Show me how you suck a guy's cock. more
Movie Connections:
Features The Fifth-Column Mouse (1943) more
Soundtrack:
LET'S GET HIGH more

FAQ

What are the differences between the R-rated version and the NC-17 version?
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42 out of 57 people found the following comment useful.
Nothing bad about this movie, 13 April 2000
10/10
Author: pizowell

Gritty, raw, disturbing, and powerful. Just a few words that describe Abel Ferrara's provocative Bad Lieutenant. It chronicles the downward spiral of a drug addict cop investigating the rape of a nun. It contains one of the best performances ever captured on film by Harvey Keitel. Ferrara's masterpiece is a story of the evils of man and one mans quest for redemption. You'll never forget this movie.

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