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Bad Lieutenant

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The Lieutenant (Harvey Keitel) is a corrupt cop steeped in gambling debt who exploits his authority to sexually harass teenage girls, embezzle money and abuse drugs. His troubles come to a head when a mob lackey delivers an ultimatum: pay off his debt, or else. His fate appears sealed. But when The Lieutenant learns that a $50,000 reward is being offered to whoever catches a pair of thugs who raped a nun (Frankie Thorn), he jumps at the opportunity, hoping that he can still redeem himself.
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Bad Lieutenant will challenge less desensitized viewers with its depiction of police corruption, but Harvey Keitel's committed performance makes it hard to turn away.

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Jake Cole Slant Magazine 06/05/2024
Even by the scuzzy standards of Abel Ferrara’s filmography, Bad Lieutenant is particularly filthy. Go to Full Review Peter Rainer Los Angeles Times 01/08/2019
[Keitel] keeps us watching his descent without wanting to look away. Only an actor with tremendous reserves of power could accomplish that. Go to Full Review Peter Travers Rolling Stone 01/08/2019
It's a powerhouse performance in a film of jabbing intensity and wit. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Aug 21
4/5
…Abel Ferrara’s Bad Lieutenant is an extreme film about an extreme character... even if the subject matter is intended to disturb, it’s still a very good film, with a colossal central performance from Harvey Keitel as a corrupt cop with religious leanings Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Feb 6
5/10
It may be atypical in its vivid unpleasantries, but this production isn’t particularly entertaining; its presentation of cops and crimes isn’t as original as it is merely boundary-pushing. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 06/18/2024
3/4
Keitel’s performance is astonishing, with the actor completely exposing himself physically, mentally, and emotionally. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Nov 9 Best movie to enjoy at home See more Jerod S @jeroduptown Sep 27 We get it - he's a dirty cop. See more Fred W Sep 23 Harvey Keitel is amazing See more Leo P Sep 14 Could this be the worst movie ever made? For the best part of the film, we follow a meticulous account of Keitel getting stoned. Despite having consumed enormous quantities of alcohol and drugs, he is still able to drive the car. The plot takes a turn for the worse when he starts seeing divine visions which reveal him the righteous path. This, however, is cut short as the hero is shot dead soon afterward. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 25 Success in 1 hour and 39 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $47,500.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Stephen C Dec 29 One great classic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Abel Ferrara

Director

Harvey Keitel

The Lieutenant

Frankie Thorn

The Nun

Zoë Lund

Zoe

Anthony Ruggiero

Lite

Eddie Daniels

Jersey Girl (driver)

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Synopsis The Lieutenant (Harvey Keitel) is a corrupt cop steeped in gambling debt who exploits his authority to sexually harass teenage girls, embezzle money and abuse drugs. His troubles come to a head when a mob lackey delivers an ultimatum: pay off his debt, or else. His fate appears sealed. But when The Lieutenant learns that a $50,000 reward is being offered to whoever catches a pair of thugs who raped a nun (Frankie Thorn), he jumps at the opportunity, hoping that he can still redeem himself.
Director
Abel Ferrara
Producer
Edward R. Pressman, Mary Kane
Screenwriter
Abel Ferrara, Zoë Lund
Production Co
Bad Lt. Productions
Rating
NC-17
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 1, 2007
Box Office (Gross USA)
$47.5K
Runtime
1h 38m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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