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Dark Blue

  • 2002
  • R
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
26K
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Ving Rhames and Kurt Russell in Dark Blue (2002)
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Cop DramaPeriod DramaCrimeDramaThriller

A robbery homicide investigation triggers a series of events that will cause a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics.A robbery homicide investigation triggers a series of events that will cause a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics.A robbery homicide investigation triggers a series of events that will cause a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics.

  • Director
    • Ron Shelton
  • Writers
    • James Ellroy
    • David Ayer
  • Stars
    • Kurt Russell
    • Ving Rhames
    • Scott Speedman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    26K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ron Shelton
    • Writers
      • James Ellroy
      • David Ayer
    • Stars
      • Kurt Russell
      • Ving Rhames
      • Scott Speedman
    • 150User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

    Videos2

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    Photos115

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    Top Cast62

    Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell
    • Eldon Perry
    Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames
    • Arthur Holland
    Scott Speedman
    Scott Speedman
    • Bobby Keough
    Michael Michele
    Michael Michele
    • Beth Williamson
    Brendan Gleeson
    Brendan Gleeson
    • Jack Van Meter
    Kurupt
    Kurupt
    • Darryl Orchard
    Dash Mihok
    Dash Mihok
    • Gary Sidwell
    Jonathan Banks
    Jonathan Banks
    • James Barcomb
    Lolita Davidovich
    Lolita Davidovich
    • Sally Perry
    Khandi Alexander
    Khandi Alexander
    • Janelle Holland
    Dana Lee
    Dana Lee
    • Henry Kim
    Chapman Way
    Chapman Way
    • Eldon Perry III
    • (as Chapman Russell Way)
    Marin Hinkle
    Marin Hinkle
    • Deena Schultz
    Jim Cody Williams
    Jim Cody Williams
    • Suspect
    Eloy Casados
    Eloy Casados
    • Rico
    Graham Beckel
    Graham Beckel
    • Peltz
    William Utay
    William Utay
    • Sapin
    Joe McChesney
    Joe McChesney
    • Lefty
    • Director
      • Ron Shelton
    • Writers
      • James Ellroy
      • David Ayer
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      James Ellroy declared that he had nothing to do with this film. David Ayer entirely re-wrote his script and only preserved the names of some characters.
    • Goofs
      During the sex scene between the young detective and Beth, their underwear is showing under the covers.
    • Quotes
      • Jack Van Meter: Get the hell down from there. While you're grandstanding here the city is starting to burn. Jimmy, for Chrissakes!
      • Det. Sgt. Eldon Perry Jr.: If the city is starting to burn, Jack, it's partly because of guys like you and me. And I may be a goddamm alcoholic but that doesn't mean I can't tell the truth - and I've got all the deep deep dirt right here. Somebody put the cuffs on me - let me start talking!
    • Connections
      Featured in Dark Blue: Audio Commentary with Ron Shelton (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Neighborhood Sniper
      Written by Michael Bell, Cold 187um (as Gregory Hutchison), Jerry Long and Paul Turner
      Performed by Eazy-E
      Courtesy of Ruthless Records/Priority Records
      Under License from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 21, 2003 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El Rostro Oscuro De La Ley
    • Filming locations
      • Wilmington, Los Angeles, California, USA(riot scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Intermedia Films
      • IM Filmproduktion
      • Alphaville Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,250,301
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,880,688
      • Feb 23, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,150,301
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 58m(118 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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