Dark Blue
Set during the Rodney King riots, a robbery homicide investigation triggers a series of events that will cause a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics.
Release Year
2002
Runtime
118 min
Audience Score
6.2
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Drama
Story Snapshot
Set during the Rodney King riots, a robbery homicide investigation triggers a series of events that will cause a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics.
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Dark Blue 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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