Colors (1988)
Anno di uscita: 1988
Nazione: United States
Alternative Title: Farben der Gewalt, As Cores da Violência, Barwy, Boje nasilja, Colores de guerra, Colors - Gäng, Colors - colori di guerra, Colors - jengit, Couleurs, Kolory, Los Angeles a Ferro e Fogo
Regista: Dennis Hopper
Writer: Michael Schiffer, Richard Di Lello
Produzione & Genere
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: police brutality, police, ghetto, delinquency, east los angeles, gang, gang member, mexican american, angry, aggressive, colleague, cautionary, arrogant, frightened, harsh
Storia
Colors is set in the gang-controlled barrios of Los Angeles during the late 1980s. The film follows rookie officer Danny 'Danny Boy' McCarthy (Sean Penn), who is paired with veteran officer Bob Hodges (Robert Duvall) for his first assignment in South Central L.A. Their task is to control inner city violence and understand gang dynamics. Throughout their time together, the two officers witness the brutal realities of life within these gangs, which are differentiated by the colors they wear - red for 'Bloods' and blue for 'Crips'. As tensions rise between rival gangs and police intervention increases, Danny Boy becomes more entrenched in this dangerous world, ultimately facing repercussions that challenge his loyalty to both his new partner and his badge.
Riassunto
Colors is a 1988 American crime drama directed by Dennis Hopper. The film offers an unflinching look into the gang culture of late-1980s South Central Los Angeles, where rival gangs differentiate themselves through the colors they wear ('Bloods' in red and 'Crips' in blue). At its core, Colors explores the dynamics of police work within these volatile neighborhoods, as seen through the eyes of rookie officer Danny Boy McCarthy. While providing a glimpse into the brutal realities faced by both officers and gang members alike, the film also delves into themes of loyalty, camaraderie, and the complex relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
