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1992 · 96 min · NC-17

Bad Lieutenant

Directed by Abel Ferrara · Crime, Drama

Bad Lieutenant (1992) is a Crime film, directed by Abel Ferrara set in New York City during the 1990s. It runs 96 minutes and is rated NC-17.

A neo noir, with a bleak tone. Themes of redemption and faith / religion run throughout.

Composer
Joe Delia
Cinematography
Ken Kelsch
Cast
Harvey KeitelPeggy GormleyStella KeitelVictor ArgoPaul CalderonLeonard L. ThomasVincent LarescaFrankie Thorn

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
RedemptionFaith / Religion
Tone
Bleak

Shape

Protagonist
AntiheroSolo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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