
Edison(2005)
In the troubled city of Edison, a young journalist, his jaded editor, and an honest investigator from the district attorney's office join forces to gather evidence against corrupt members of an elite police unit.

“LA's finest have crossed the thin blue line between Cop and Criminal...”
LA's finest have crossed the thin blue line between Cop and Criminal. Based on a true story.

Michael Madsen
James Alexander

Marc Singer
Sam Steele

Dennis Hopper
Captain Elsworth

Wayne Crawford
Sgt. Sextram

Charles Durning
Stuart Steele

Steve Bacic
Richard Wade
Kiara Hunter
Kimberly

Michael Roberds
Bud Meyerling

Carolyn Dunn
Gillis

John Novak
Kirby
L.A.P.D.: To Protect And To Serve is a drama, action, thriller film released in 2001 exploring themes of insider, police corruption, informant, drugs. Directed by Ed Anders, it stars Michael Madsen, Marc Singer, Dennis Hopper. LA's finest have crossed the thin blue line between Cop and Criminal. Based on a true story.
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