Dirty
"Violence Is A Language People Understand"
Two men with a hard street pedigree join the LAPD in a bid for redemption, only to discover the badge magnifies their past. When a major LAPD scandal surfaces, they decide to suppress it, setting off a chain of risky decisions that ripple through the department. The film uses lean dialogue and... Read more
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About Dirty
Two men with a hard street pedigree join the LAPD in a bid for redemption, only to discover the badge magnifies their past. When a major LAPD scandal surfaces, they decide to suppress it, setting off a chain of risky decisions that ripple through the department. The film uses lean dialogue and tight pacing to explore moral gray areas, loyalty, and the cost of keeping dangerous truths buried. As pressure builds, the line between protector and predator blurs, and the consequences of their choice threaten lives, careers, and the public trust. The film leans on urban textures and a restrained color palette to underline the sense of entrapment.
Directed by Chris Fisher, Dirty is built from the ideas of Eric Saks and Gil Reavill and features Clifton Collins Jr, Cuba Gooding Jr, Keith David, Cole Hauser and Wood Harris. The film was produced on a 3 million budget. It aims for a grounded, procedural feel rather than glossy action, letting character dynamics drive the tension.
Box office numbers are not provided in the available materials, so the film's commercial performance cannot be assessed from the data at hand. The budget suggests a mid level production, but revenue figures are not available for evaluation.
Based on the available information, Dirty does not have major awards or nominations recorded. The project did not receive notable recognition from Oscars, Emmys, or Golden Globes, and no high profile festival wins are cited. Performances from the lead cast register as capable, grounding the dramatic tension.
Audiences gave it a mixed reception, with about 5.3 out of 10 from 117 votes. The themes center on police corruption and moral compromise, and the emotional burden carried by officers drawn into a cover up. The film asks how loyalty can bend under pressure and whether the pursuit of justice justifies crossing lines.
Details
- Release Date
- November 09, 2005
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Rating
- R
- User Ratings
- 117 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- Deviant Films +1 more
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Clifton Collins Jr.
Officer Armando Sancho
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Salim Adel
Keith David
Captain Spain
Cole Hauser
Lieutenant
Wood Harris
Brax
Aimee Garcia
Rita
Gates McFadden
Wife
Nicholas Gonzalez
Officer Rodriguez
Cesar Garcia
Gangster #3
Brittany Daniel
Tatiana
Director: Chris Fisher
Written by: Eric Saks, Gil Reavill