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Beyond the Law

Beyond the Law

Some men are meant to stand between good and evil.

19936.21h 48m

Overview

Dan Saxon is an undercover cop who infiltrates a biker gang to nail the scum behind a drug-smuggling operation. In order to maintain the trust of the gang's leader, he must commit ever more dangerous and heinous crimes. Just how far 'beyond the law' will Saxon go?

Directed by Larry Ferguson
Written by Larry Ferguson
Produced by Mark Tarlov, John Fiedler
Box OfficeBudget: $18.0M0

Top Cast

Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen

Daniel 'Dan' Saxon

Linda Fiorentino

Linda Fiorentino

Renee Jason

Michael Madsen

Michael Madsen

Blood

Courtney B. Vance

Courtney B. Vance

Conroy Price

Leon Rippy

Leon Rippy

Virgil

Dennis Burkley

Dennis Burkley

Oatmeal

L

Lyndsay Riddell

Marybette Jason

R

Rino Thunder

Bogus Charlie

Rip Torn

Rip Torn

Deputy Prescott

B

Brian Law

Crying Child

Themes & Keywords

corruptionundercoverbikercopundercover copdrug lordgun dealerundercover investigationbiker gang

About Beyond the Law

Beyond the Law is a action, crime, drama, thriller film released in 1993 exploring themes of corruption, undercover, biker, cop, undercover cop, drug lord. Directed by Larry Ferguson, it stars Charlie Sheen, Linda Fiorentino, Michael Madsen. Dan Saxon is an undercover cop who infiltrates a biker gang to nail the scum behind a drug-smuggling operation. In order to maintain the trust of the gang's leader, he must commit ever more dangerous and heinous crimes. Just how far 'beyond the law' will Saxon go?

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