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1988-04-15 · 120 min · ★ 6.5

Action · Crime · Drama · Thriller

A confident young cop is shown the ropes by a veteran partner in the dangerous gang-controlled barrios of Los Angeles, where the gang culture is enforced by the colors the members wear.

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Directors
Dennis Hopper
Production companies
Orion Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,000,000
Revenue
USD 46,616,067

Top Cast

Sean PennSean PennDanny McGavin
Robert DuvallRobert DuvallBob Hodges
María Conchita AlonsoMaría Conchita AlonsoLouisa Gomez
Randy BrooksRandy BrooksRon Delaney
Grand L. BushGrand L. BushLarry Sylvester
Don CheadleDon CheadleRocket
Gerardo MejíaGerardo MejíaBird
Glenn PlummerGlenn PlummerHigh Top
Rudy RamosRudy RamosMelindez
Sy RichardsonSy RichardsonBailey
Trinidad SilvaTrinidad SilvaFrog
Charles WalkerCharles WalkerReed
Damon WayansDamon WayansT-Bone
Fred AsparagusCook
Sherman AugustusSherman AugustusOfficer Porter
Bruce BeattyBruce BeattySpanky
Paula BellamyWoman in Recreation Center
Brandon BluhmTommie Hodges
Mark BookerYoung Crip #1
Ron BoydCop at Sharon's

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