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Dark Blue 2002

“Sworn to protect. Sworn to serve. Sworn to secrecy.”

Status
Released
Runtime
118 minutes
Director
Ron Shelton
Networks
Intermedia Films, IM Filmproduktion, Cosmic Picture
★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 R CrimeThrillerDrama Released
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What is Dark Blue?

Dark Blue is a 2002 crime, thriller, and drama film directed and released with a runtime of one hour and fifty-eight minutes, carrying an R rating. The story follows a robbery homicide investigation that takes place during the Rodney King riots, prompting a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics.

Type
Film
Year
2002
Status
Released
Runtime
118 minutes
Release date
Dec 14, 2002
Studios
Intermedia Films, IM Filmproduktion, Cosmic Picture
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.3/10
Episode runtime
~118 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Intermedia Films, IM Filmproduktion, Cosmic Picture

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Dark Blue is a 2002 crime, thriller, and drama film directed and released with a runtime of one hour and fifty-eight minutes, carrying an R rating. The story follows a robbery homicide investigation that takes place during the Rodney King riots, prompting a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics.

The film explores institutional corruption and police tactics against a significant historical backdrop. Its cultural context is tied directly to the period of the Rodney King riots, blending historical tension with a fictional crime investigation.

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Should you watch it?

“A corrupt LAPD officer questions his tactics during the Rodney King riots.”

Reasons to watch
  • Explores a robbery homicide investigation set against the backdrop of the Rodney King riots.
  • Features a corrupt LAPD officer who must confront his own tactics.
  • Combines crime, thriller, and drama genres into a feature film runtime of one hour and fifty-eight minutes.
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  • The film contains mature content and carries an R rating.

Watch it if you enjoy crime thrillers and dramas set against historical events.

The film runs for one hour and fifty-eight minutes with a tone suited to crime, thriller, and drama genres under an R rating.

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Is Dark Blue worth watching?

It is a crime, thriller, and drama film that runs for one hour and fifty-eight minutes and carries an R rating.

What is the runtime of Dark Blue?

The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-eight minutes.

What is the historical setting of the film?

The story is set during the Rodney King riots.

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