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Crown Vic

Crown Vic

Crime · Drama · Action · 2019

One memorable night in the life of veteran patrol officer Ray Mandel and his trainee, ambitious rookie cop Nick Holland in the LAPD's Olympic Division. With two cop killers on the loose and hunting for more targets, Mandel and Holland must contend with a city about to boil over, as well as Jack VanZandt, an unhinged rogue cop out for payback running wild in their patrol zone.

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Crown Vic

“Right and Wrong Isn't Always Black and White”

2019 Crime · Drama · Action 1h 50m

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6.2 / 10

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One memorable night in the life of veteran patrol officer Ray Mandel and his trainee, ambitious rookie cop Nick Holland in the LAPD's Olympic Division. With two cop killers on the loose and hunting for more targets, Mandel and Holland must contend with a city about to boil over, as well as Jack VanZandt, an unhinged rogue cop out for payback running wild in their patrol zone.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Joel Souza

Written by

Joel Souza

Thomas Jane

Thomas Jane

Ray Mandel

Luke Kleintank

Luke Kleintank

Nick Holland

Josh Hopkins

Josh Hopkins

Jack VanZandt

David Krumholtz

David Krumholtz

Stroke Adams

Bridget Moynahan

Bridget Moynahan

Tracy Peters

Scottie Thompson

Scottie Thompson

Claire

Emma Ishta

Emma Ishta

Ally

Court is in session

Put Crown Vic 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 Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

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