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Gang Related

Gang Related

Action · Crime · Thriller · 1997

After murdering an undercover DEA agent, two corrupt cops scramble to cover up what they've done.

Movie details

Gang Related

“The best place to hide is behind a badge.”

1997 Action · Crime · Thriller 1h 51m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.4 / 10

Community rating

After murdering an undercover DEA agent, two corrupt cops scramble to cover up what they've done.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Jim Kouf

Written by

Jim Kouf

Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

Detective Frank K Divinci

Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur

Detective Rodriguez

Lela Rochon

Lela Rochon

Cynthia Webb

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Joe Doe / William

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Arthur Baylor

Gary Cole

Gary Cole

Richard Simms

Terrence 'T.C.' Carson

Terrence 'T.C.' Carson

Manny Landrew

Court is in session

Put Gang Related on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.