Bad Lieutenant

"Gambler. Thief. Junkie. Killer. Cop."

Dec 17 1992 NC-17 1h 36m
Crime, Drama, Thriller

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.

Plot

A police Lieutenant goes about his daily tasks of investigating homicides, but is more interested in pursuing his vices. He has accumulated a massive debt betting on baseball, and he keeps doubling to try to recover. His bookies are beginning to get agitated. The Lieutenant does copious amounts of drugs, cavorts with prostitutes, and uses his status to take advantage of teenage girls. While investigating a nun's rape, he begins to reflect on his lifestyle.

Written by

Zoë Lund, Abel Ferrara

Directed by

Abel Ferrara

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Bad Lt. Productions

Languages

Español, English

Awards

2 wins & 5 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
50,140
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
70
Popularity
NA