Bad Lieutenant Movie Review 1992

Social chaos and degeneration characterize story as well as nameless loner lieutenant Keitel, who is as corrupt as they come. Assigned to a case involving a raped nun, he's confronted by his own lagging Catholic beliefs and the need for saving grace. From cult filmmaker Ferrara ("Ms. 45") and filled with violence, drugs, and grotesque sexual situations. Tense, over-the-top, urban drama is not intended for seekers of the subtle. Rent it with "Reservoir Dogs" and prepare yourself for a long tense evening of top-rated Keitel and screen-splitting violence. "R" rated version is also available at 91 minutes.

Distribution

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Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 98 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Crime Drama, Urban Drama, Loner Cops, Rape, Rogue Cops, Sexcapades, New York, New York

Screenplay

Zoe Lund, Abel Ferrara

Cast

Harvey Keitel, Brian McElroy, Frankie Acciario, Peggy Gormley, Stella Keitel, Victor Argo, Paul Calderon, Leonard Thomas, Frankie Thorn

Cinematography

Ken Kelsch

Director

Abel Ferrara

Music

Joe Delia

Producer

Edward R. Pressman, Mary Kane, Randall Sabusawa, Aries Films

Awards

Ind. Spirit 1993: Actor (Keitel).