One Tough Cop Movie Review 1998

Baldwin proves he's more than just a goofy face in a potential breakthrough role as headstrong NYPD detective Bo Dietl. Together with partner Finnerty (Penn), Dietl investigates a brutal rape and mutilation of a nun in East Harlem. Despite Brazilian director Barreto's good eye for the mean streets of New York and Baldwin's stellar performance, this is just one more derivative police drama without distinction. Barreto's wife Irving makes an appearance as a mean-spirited federal agent. Based on the autobiography on real-life retired cop Bo Dietl.

Distribution

Sony Pictures Home Video, Sony Pictures Plz., 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, Phone: (310)244-7306, Fax: (310)280-2485, URL: http://www.spe.sony.com, Remarks: Formerly Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 94 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Cops, Rape, Crime Drama, Gambling, New York, New York

Screenplay

Jeremy Iacone

Cast

Stephen Baldwin, Gina Gershon, Christopher Penn, Mike McGlone, Paul Guilfoyle, Amy Irving, Victor Slezak, Luis Guzman

Cinematography

Ron Fortunato

Director

Bruno Barreto

Music

Bruce Broughton

Producer

Michael S. Bregman, Martin Bregman, Stratosphere Entertainment