Deep Cover
Black police officer Russell Stevens applies for a special anti-drug squad which targets the highest boss of cocaine delivery to LA—the Colombian foreign minister's nephew. Russell works his way up from the bottom undercover, until he reaches the boss.
Release Year
1992
Runtime
108 min
Audience Score
6.8
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Story Snapshot
Black police officer Russell Stevens applies for a special anti-drug squad which targets the highest boss of cocaine delivery to LA—the Colombian foreign minister's nephew. Russell works his way up from the bottom undercover, until he reaches the boss.
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Deep Cover is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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