Bad Lieutenant

7.0
Moderate
19921h 36m

Directed by

Overview

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.

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Abel Ferrara's 1992 crime drama centers on a deeply corrupt New York City detective consumed by addiction and self-destruction. While investigating a brutal assault on a young nun, he is confronted with questions of guilt, faith, and the possibility of redemption. Raw, gritty, and uncompromising, the film offers an intense character study rather than a conventional procedural, dwelling in moral darkness and spiritual crisis. Its bleak tone and mature content make it best suited to viewers seeking unflinching, adult-oriented drama. The MagicMovieScore is 7.0.

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Harvey Keitel - LT in Bad Lieutenant

Harvey Keitel

LT

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Brian McElroy

LT's Son #1

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Frankie Acciarito

LT's Son #2

Peggy Gormley - LT's Wife in Bad Lieutenant

Peggy Gormley

LT's Wife

Stella Keitel - LT's Daughter in Bad Lieutenant

Stella Keitel

LT's Daughter

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Dana Dee

LT's Baby Girl

Victor Argo - Bet Cop in Bad Lieutenant

Victor Argo

Bet Cop

Paul Calderon - Cop #1 in Bad Lieutenant

Paul Calderon

Cop #1

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917 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.09 as more ratings come in.

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Movie Info

Release Date

November 20, 1992

Runtime

1h 36m

Rating

NC-17

Genres

Crime, Drama

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