Dead Bang(1989)
“For one cop this isn't just a case. It's a war.”
Overview
Los Angeles homicide detective Jerry Beck searches for the murderer who killed a police officer on Christmas Eve. The investigation takes Beck inside the violent world of hate groups and white supremacists, who are hatching a deadly plot to attack even more innocent people. Beck must also confront his own personal demons, including his growing problem with alcohol, if he wants to track down and stop the violent neo-Nazis before it is too late.
Director
John Frankenheimer
Studio
Lorimar Film Entertainment
Revenue
$8M
Cast
Don Johnson
as Jerry Beck
Penelope Ann Miller
as Linda Kimble
William Forsythe
as Arthur Kressler
Bob Balaban
as Elliott Webley
Frank Military
as Bobby Burns
Tate Donovan
as John Burns
Mickey Jones
as Sleepy
Stephen E. Miller
as Bogan - Oklahoma Officer
Antoni Stutz
as Ray
Ron Campbell
as Crossfield
William Traylor
as Elton Tremmel
Hy Anzell
as Captain Waxman
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
Lorimar Film Entertainment • Polyphony Digital
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What is Dead Bang about?▼
Los Angeles homicide detective Jerry Beck searches for the murderer who killed a police officer on Christmas Eve. The investigation takes Beck inside the violent world of hate groups and white supremacists, who are hatching a deadly plot to attack even more innocent people. Beck must also confront his own personal demons, including his growing problem with alcohol, if he wants to track down and stop the violent neo-Nazis before it is too late.
Who directed Dead Bang?▼
Dead Bang was directed by John Frankenheimer and released in 1989. It is a action, thriller, crime film.
How long is Dead Bang?▼
Dead Bang has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Dead Bang?▼
The cast of Dead Bang includes Don Johnson as Jerry Beck, Penelope Ann Miller as Linda Kimble, William Forsythe as Arthur Kressler, Bob Balaban as Elliott Webley, Frank Military as Bobby Burns and more.
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