Let Sleeping Cops Lie

Let Sleeping Cops Lie

1988 · 97 min · FR · 5.7 (28 votes)
Dir. José Pinheiro · Starring Alain Delon, Michel Serrault, Patrick Catalifo, Xavier Deluc, Raymond Gérôme, Bernard Farcy · Music Pino Marchese
Crime

This movie tells the story of a group of right-wing cops have begun carrying out vigilante justice on drug dealers and other crime figures who might otherwise avoid punishment for their misdeeds. Police inspector Grindel (Delon) understands the feelings which motivate these deeds, but does not approve. However, he is not highly motivated to put an end to the group's activities until it begins to appear that they are now attacking fellow cops for reasons which are unclear.

VIBE

A grim, morally ambiguous dive into the dark underbelly of law enforcement. It’s a cynical, gritty thriller where the lines between cop and criminal blur, leaving you questioning who to trust in a world gone wrong.

grittytensecynicalbleaksteadyneo-noirgritty realism80s crime thrillerjusticecorruptionmoralityvigilantism
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