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Internal Affairs

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Internal Affairs

R

Released Jan 12, 1990

1h 57m

Crime

Drama

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In the Los Angeles Police Department, Officer Dennis Peck (Richard Gere) is a divisive figure, loved by those who are loyal to him and looked on with suspicion by others. His disreputable behavior and dubious finances arouse the suspicion of Internal Affairs, and Sgt. Raymond Avila (Andy Garcia) and his partner (Laurie Metcalf) are assigned to investigate. When a series of witnesses are murdered, Avila realizes his life is in danger, along with that of his wife's (Nancy Travis).

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Chris Bennion

Times (UK)

Two hours of sweaty, macho headbutting ensues. Gere’s charming, ruthless sociopath — his glassy eyes and false smile work a treat here — steals the show.

Jul 8, 2022

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TIME Magazine

Gere is hypnotic, writer Henry Bean's construction is entertainingly intricate, and director Mike Figgis knows how to turn on a subtle, authentic erotic heat.

Mar 29, 2009

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Variety Staff

Variety

Figgis never lets the pace slow long enough to expose the story's thinness despite, in retrospect, a moderate amount of action.

Apr 9, 2008

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Nick Rogers

Midwest Film Journal

Mike Figgis seems the least likely to succeed at a straight-ahead cop thriller. As the plot pushes past logical boundaries of even the most lumbering bureaucracy, it’s not surprising that "Internal Affairs" becomes an almost full-blown deconstruction.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 16, 2025

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Terry Francis

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

Internal Affairs has nothing to do with life or police corruption or infidelity as we experience them in the real world. It's actually a position paper on how to titillate the audience... without having a trace of honest regard for the themes it raises.

Rated: 2/4

May 9, 2023

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Brian Susbielles

InSession Film

It blends the lines perfectly where no one is safe and danger lurks at every corner.

Feb 14, 2023

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Janis E

Crime might be rampant, but the corruption comes from within. Dennis Peck is an officer with a stellar reputation, but also hides some dark secrets of his own. When internal affairs agent Raymond Avilla is asked to look into Peck, the two begin a cat and mouse game with each other. Soon, it becomes clear that Peck is more dangerous then originally thought, which means that Avilla's loved ones could be in danger. This tense and tantalizing thriller keeps us on our toes tiptoeing around. We're warned about how the most dangerous of individuals are sometimes the ones hiding behind a badge!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/16/25

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Laurie S

It's not a bad movie and it makes you want to get the psychopathic Gere nailed but here's one niggling cheat which annoyed me. When Garcia was in the lift and Gere was there waiting and head butted him and beat him up how the hell did Gere know where he was, what lift he was in, what time he was there... I really, really hate these director cheats.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/16/24

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KB B

This was such a compelling movie with great acting and storyline. Richard Gere and Andy Garcia were both exceptional as usual although I don't recall many films where Gere is the bad guy. It might have been interesting to see Gere and Garcia switch parts in this one. It's definitely worth the watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/17/24

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Alec C

Sometimes, the most dangerous of criminals are the ones who hide behind a badge! Dennis Peck is a corrupt cop who hides behind an affable demeanor and a perfect arrest record, only for internal affairs officer Raymond Avilla to catch his scent, leading to a tense game of cat and mouse with Avilla's wife caught in the crossfire. Part crime drama and psychological thriller, this internal struggle of good and evil will leave you breathless!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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Lon A

Well acted, interesting plot.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/05/23

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Audience Member

Best make up sex scene ever...

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Mike Figgis

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Richard Gere

Dennis Peck

Andy Garcia

Raymond Avila

Nancy Travis

Kathleen Avila

Laurie Metcalf

Amy Wallace

Richard Bradford

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Internal Affairs: Official Clip - The Ugly One

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Internal Affairs: Official Clip - You Can Trust Me, I'm a Cop

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Synopsis

In the Los Angeles Police Department, Officer Dennis Peck (Richard Gere) is a divisive figure, loved by those who are loyal to him and looked on with suspicion by others. His disreputable behavior and dubious finances arouse the suspicion of Internal Affairs, and Sgt. Raymond Avila (Andy Garcia) and his partner (Laurie Metcalf) are assigned to investigate. When a series of witnesses are murdered, Avila realizes his life is in danger, along with that of his wife's (Nancy Travis).

Director: Mike Figgis
Producer: Frank Mancuso Jr.
Screenwriter: Henry Bean
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 12, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $25.8M
Runtime: 1h 57m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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