Cop Land (1997)

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"No One Is Above The Law."

Movie · 1997 · 1h 44m · Released · Rated R · Crime, Drama, Thriller

Synopsis

Freddy Heflin is the sheriff of a place everyone calls “Cop Land” — a small and seemingly peaceful town populated by the big city police officers he’s long admired. Yet something ugly is taking place behind the town’s peaceful facade. And when Freddy uncovers a massive, deadly conspiracy among these local residents, he is forced to take action and make a dangerous choice between protecting his idols and upholding the law.

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Cast

  • Sylvester Stallone as Sheriff Freddy Heflin
  • Harvey Keitel as Ray Donlan
  • Ray Liotta as Gary "Figgsy" Figgis
  • Robert De Niro as Lt. Moe Tilden
  • Peter Berg as Joey Randone
  • Janeane Garofalo as Deputy Cindy Betts
  • Robert Patrick as Jack Rucker
  • Michael Rapaport as Murray "Superboy" Babitch
  • Annabella Sciorra as Liz Randone
  • Noah Emmerich as Deputy Bill Geisler

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BingeNext's take

If you’re into crime dramas that keep you on edge but also offer a solid character study, Cop Land is a great pick. Sylvester Stallone plays Freddy Heflin, a small-town sheriff surrounded by big city cops he’s always looked up to, but things aren’t as peaceful as they seem. As Freddy digs deeper into a dark conspiracy, you get this mix of tension and moral conflict that feels really gripping. The cast is stacked with familiar faces like Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel, which adds a lot of weight to the story. It’s the kind of movie that makes you think about loyalty and justice, all wrapped up in a thriller that moves at a good pace. If you liked films like The Departed or Once Upon a Time in America, this one will probably hit the right notes for you. It’s a solid, intense watch that sticks with you after the credits roll.

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