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Release Year1988
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresCrime
Votes38
DirectorJosé Pinheiro
WritersJosé Pinheiro
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLet Sleeping Cops Lie
About Let Sleeping Cops Lie
This movie tells the story of a group of right-wing cops have begun carrying out vigilante justice on drug dealers and other crime figures who might otherwise avoid punishment for their misdeeds. Police inspector Grindel (Delon) understands the feelings which motivate these deeds, but does not approve. However, he is not highly motivated to put an end to the group's activities until it begins to appear that they are now attacking fellow cops for reasons which are unclear.
Directed by José Pinheiro, Let Sleeping Cops Lie leans on a strong ensemble — Alain Delon, Michel Serrault, Patrick Catalifo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1988.
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