Bad Lieutenant (1992)
Anno di uscita: 1992
Nazione: United States
Alternative Title: Un maldito policía, Лошият лейтенaнт, Vício Frenético, Teniente corrupto, Paha poliisi, Diafthora, A mocskos zsaru, Il cattivo tenente, Zly porucznik, Polícia Sem Lei, Zli poručnik, Плохой лейтенант, Den korrumperade snuten
Regista: Abel Ferrara
Writer: Abel Ferrara, Zoë Lund
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Edward R. Pressman, Mary Kane
Co-Producer: Randy Sabusawa
Executive Producer: Patrick Wachsberger, Ronna B. Wallace
Società: Pressman Film
Genere: Drama
Budget: 1.000.000
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: baseball, catholicism, christ figure, corruption, crucifixion, detective, drinking, drug addiction, drug dealer, gambling debt, heroin, homicide, masturbation, new york city, nun, police, police corruption, police lieutenant, rape, salvation, teenage girl
Storia
The story follows a corrupt New York City police detective, known as 'Bad' Lieutenant Henry Hill (Harvey Keitel), who is investigating the rape of a young nun. Throughout the investigation, Hill struggles with his severe drug addiction and gambling debts. He attempts to change his ways in hopes of finding redemption for his past actions.
Riassunto
Directed by Abel Ferrara, 'Bad Lieutenant' is a gritty crime drama that explores themes of corruption, addiction, and redemption within the context of New York City's police force. The film is notable for its raw and unflinching portrayal of drug use and police misconduct, as well as its exploration of Catholic themes such as salvation and the Christ figure.
