Plot
In Sidney Lumet's harrowing portrayal of police brutality, Detective Sergeant Johnson's been on the police force for 12 years. In that time, the number murders, rapes, and other felony crimes he's investigated has left a terrible mark on his psyche. His bottled-up anger and rage finally explode whilst interviewing Baxter - a suspect in a series of brutal attacks on young girls. Throughout the interview, Johnson brutally beats Baxter and reveals the state of his own mind is probably no better than some of the offenders who've comitted the crimes that disgust him.
Written by
John Hopkins
Directed by
Sidney Lumet
Crew
Production Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Production Companies
Tantallon
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award1 nomination total
Scores
# of Votes
8,962
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
70
Popularity
NA