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John Dingwall (writer)
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A police detective decides to expose the pervasive corruption that permeates his department. full summary | add synopsis
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3 nominations more
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Excellent writing, superb plot, phenomenal acting more (4 total)
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Anthony LaPaglia | ... | Det. Sgt. James Quinlan |
 | Hugo Weaving | ... | Det. Church |
 | Barry Otto | ... | Ferguson |
| Kelly Dingwall | ... | Reynolds |
| Bill Hunter | ... | Managing director |
| Gosia Dobrowolska | ... | Josie |
| Essie Davis | ... | Jilly |
| Skye Wansey | ... | Claire Ferguson |
| Khristina Totos | ... | Pixie Church (as Christina Totos) |
 | Naomi Watts | ... | Louise |
| Joy Smithers | ... | Helen Quinlan |
| Tim McKenzie | ... | Beetson |
| Norman Kaye | ... | Judge |
| Steven Grives | ... | Brennan |
| Bogdan Koca | ... | Psychologist |
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UK:109 min
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Det. Sgt. James Quinlan: [to a thug he has pinned against the wall] You of course know what Seneca said about fine conduct. In letters to Vasilius he said that fine conduct is always spontaneous. more
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Sail Into the Moonlight more
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This movie is about a good cop forced to undergo severe hardship in order to do what he knows is right. The dialogue is very natural and excellently performed. The plot is intriguing all the way through. LaPaglia, Weaving, and Otto, and the other actors were fantastic. As a die-hard LaPaglia fan, I couldn't be more pleased!
If you're looking for a solid cop story with a touch of heart (but nothing soppy), I highly recommend this film.
The only downside to this movie is it occasionally has slightly cheesy music and a few other hints that it was produced on the cheap. Still, if this is the kind of gem that can come out of inexpensive production, what excuse is left for big studios to turn out so much crap? This movie shows that good writing and acting are the most important parts of any film. See it!