THEME EXPLORATION

corrupt cops

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Party Girl
Party Girl
1958 · Nicholas Ray
Die Hard 2
Die Hard 2
1990 · Renny Harlin
Roy Colt and Winchester Jack
Roy Colt and Winchester Jack
1970 · Mario Bava
Stranger on the Run
Stranger on the Run
1967 · Don Siegel
The Commander
The Commander
1988 · Antonio Margheriti
The Gray Man
The Gray Man
2022 · Anthony Russo & Joe Russo
Safe
Safe
2012 · Boaz Yakin
The Chaser
The Chaser
2008 · Na Hong-jin
Bullet to the Head
Bullet to the Head
2012 · Walter Hill
Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man
Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man
1976 · Ruggero Deodato
Half Past Dead
Half Past Dead
2002 · Don Paul
The Enforcer
The Enforcer
1995 · Corey Yuen
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Sidney Lumet United States

His films like 'Serpico' and 'Prince of the City' unflinchingly expose systemic police corruption and moral compromise within law enforcement institutions.

 Simon J. Smith United States

Through 'The Wire' and films, he portrays corruption as deeply embedded in police bureaucracy and the intersection of law enforcement with urban politics.

 Hou Hsiao-hsien Taiwan

His noir films like 'Millennium Mambo' and 'Assassin' explore moral ambiguity and corruption within law enforcement through a poetic, humanistic lens.