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Bad Lieutenant

Bad Lieutenant

Gambler. Thief. Junkie. Killer. Cop.

19927.01h 36m

Overview

While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness.

Directed by Abel Ferrara
Written by Zoë Lund, Abel Ferrara
Produced by Edward R. Pressman, Mary Kane
Box OfficeBudget: $1.0MRevenue: $2.0M

Top Cast

Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel

LT

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Brian McElroy

LT's Son #1

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Frankie Acciarito

LT's Son #2

Peggy Gormley

Peggy Gormley

LT's Wife

Stella Keitel

Stella Keitel

LT's Daughter

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Dana Dee

LT's Baby Girl

Victor Argo

Victor Argo

Bet Cop

Paul Calderon

Paul Calderon

Cop #1

Leonard L. Thomas

Leonard L. Thomas

Cop #2

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Anthony Ruggiero

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Themes & Keywords

drug dealernew york cityrapecorruptionpolicenungambling debthomicideheroindetectivebaseballdrug addictioncrucifixionteenage girlpolice corruptiondrinkingmasturbationcatholicismpolice lieutenantsalvationchrist figure

About Bad Lieutenant

Bad Lieutenant is a crime, drama film released in 1992 exploring themes of drug dealer, new york city, rape, corruption, police, nun. Directed by Abel Ferrara, it stars Harvey Keitel, Brian McElroy, Frankie Acciarito. While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness.

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