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One Tough Cop
One Tough Cop

One Tough Cop

October 9, 1998
1h 30m
Action
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
32/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

A detective tries to remain loyal to his partner, and his best friend - a mobster.

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Details

Director
Bruno Barreto
Cast
Stephen Baldwin, Chris Penn, Michael McGlone, Gina Gershon, Christopher Bregman, Mike Santana, Luis Guzmán, Dana Dietl, Harvey Atkin, Paul Guilfoyle
Release Date
October 9, 1998
Production
Patriot Pictures

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
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FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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