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Code of Silence

Code of Silence

Action · Crime · Thriller · 1985

A Chicago cop is caught in the middle of a gang war while his own comrades shun him because he wants to take an irresponsible cop down.

Movie details

Code of Silence

“Eddie Cusack's a good cop having a very bad day.”

1985 Action · Crime · Thriller 1h 41m

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5.9 / 10

Community rating

A Chicago cop is caught in the middle of a gang war while his own comrades shun him because he wants to take an irresponsible cop down.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Andrew Davis

Written by

Mike Gray · Michael Butler · Dennis Shryack

Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris

Eddie Cusack

Mike Genovese

Mike Genovese

Tony Luna

Henry Silva

Henry Silva

Luis Comacho

Bert Remsen

Bert Remsen

Commander Kates

Ralph Foody

Ralph Foody

Cragie

Nathan Davis

Nathan Davis

Felix Scalese

Allen Hamilton

Allen Hamilton

Ted Pirelli

Court is in session

Put Code of Silence 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.