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The Mod Squad

The Mod Squad

First they broke the law. Now they are the law.

19994.41h 32m

Overview

Three youthful delinquents escape conviction for their crimes by teaming with the LAPD.

Directed by Scott Silver
Written by Stephen Kay, Kate Lanier, Scott Silver
Produced by Tony Ludwig, Ben Myron, Kate Lanier
Box OfficeBudget: $50.0MRevenue: $13.3M

Top Cast

Claire Danes

Claire Danes

Julie Barnes

Giovanni Ribisi

Giovanni Ribisi

Peter Cochran

Omar Epps

Omar Epps

Lincoln Hayes

Dennis Farina

Dennis Farina

Captain Adam Greer

Josh Brolin

Josh Brolin

Billy Waites

Steve Harris

Steve Harris

Det. Briggs

Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins

Det. Bob Mothershed

Larry Brandenburg

Larry Brandenburg

Eckford

Lionel Mark Smith

Lionel Mark Smith

Lanier

Sam McMurray

Sam McMurray

Tricky

Themes & Keywords

undercoverdrug traffickingundercover cop

About The Mod Squad

The Mod Squad is a action, mystery, thriller, drama film released in 1999 exploring themes of undercover, drug trafficking, undercover cop. Directed by Scott Silver, it stars Claire Danes, Giovanni Ribisi, Omar Epps. Three youthful delinquents escape conviction for their crimes by teaming with the LAPD.

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