Dark Blue
Crime, Thriller
MGM / UA  (2003) 118 mins R

6.6 (8,802 votes)
"Powerful. Hypnotic. Gripping." --Rex Reed, The New York Observer

Adrenaline is high, tempers are hot, and racial tensions are boiling over. Against this explosive backdrop, LAPD detective Eldon Perry tutors his rookie partner in the realities of police intimidation and corruption as they investigate a high-profile homicide case. But as the body count rises-- and the evidence just doesn't add up --Assistant Chief Arthur Holland threatens to end Perry’s brand of "justice" ...if Perry's own demons don't destroy him first....

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Cast and Crew
Kurt Russell  ......  Sgt. Eldon Perry
Ving Rhames  ......  Assistant Chief Arthur Holland
Lolita Davidovich  ......  Sally Perry
Kurupt  ......  Darryl Orchard
Michael Michele  ......  Sgt. Beth Williamson
Khandi Alexander  ......  Janelle Holland
Director  .....  Ron Shelton
Producer  .....  David Blocker; Caldecot Chubb; Moritz Borman
Writer  .....  David Ayer; James Ellroy
Notes
Goofs:
Anachronisms: During one of the riot scenes, a rioter can be seen pushing a shopping cart with Super Soaker brand water guns in it. This particular model of Super Soaker did not exist in 1992. (more)

Trivia:
James Ellroy declared that he had nothing to do with this film. David Ayer entirely rewrote his script and only conserved the names of some characters. (more)

Filming Locations:
La Verne, California, USA (more)

Quotes:
Det. Sgt. Eldon Perry Jr.: You got to be heartless in my line of work! (more)

Awards:
3 nominations (more)