Turk 182!

Turk 182!

1985 · 102 min · EN · PG-13 · 5.8 (57 votes)
Dir. Bob Clark · Starring Timothy Hutton, Robert Urich, Kim Cattrall, Robert Culp, Darren McGavin, Steven Keats · Music Paul Zaza

Turk 182 Strikes Again! Mystery rebel has millions cheering!

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After New York City firefighter Terry Lynch is unable to receive any compensation for an injury incurred during the off-duty rescue of a young girl, he grows suicidal. Furious, his brother Jimmy attempts to have Mayor Tyler intervene, but the corrupt politician instead denounces Terry as a drunk. Determined to get justice, Jimmy begins a graffiti campaign of embarrassing slogans mocking the mayor, which soon captivates the city.

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A raw, energetic blast of 80s NYC rebellion. It feels like a defiant cry against corruption, fueled by youthful anger and a desperate need for justice. The city itself is a character, alive with graffiti and urgency.

rebelliousenergeticurgenthopefulpropulsive80s urban gritDIY punkpolitical satirejusticeunderdogactivismcorruption
new york citypolicepoliticssubwaymayorgraffitibridgescandaldrinkingmanhattannew york citynewsfirefighter
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