Dragged Across Concrete

Two seasoned cops, Brett Ridgeman and Anthony Lurasetti, find themselves sidelined after a video of their street level tactics becomes a media flashpoint. With bills piling up and options running dry, they slip into the city's criminal underworld to demand what they believe is owed to them. What starts as a risky payday quickly tests their nerves and loyalty, pulling them deeper into a web of violence and double dealing. As the shadows close in, they confront a landscape where trust is scarce and every choice carries a heavy price.

Released in 2019, Dragged Across Concrete was directed by S. Craig Zahler and based on an original screenplay. The film stars Mel Gibson as Brett Ridgeman and Vince Vaughn as Anthony Lurasetti, with a budget around 15 million.

Critics were divided. Many praised the performances of Gibson and Vaughn and Zahler's unflinching approach to moral ambiguity, while others criticized the film's graphic violence and pacing. Its themes center on policing, corruption, and the costs of living outside the law.

The film sparked debate about police tactics and the ethics of vigilante justice in modern cinema. It divided fans and drew attention to Zahler's blunt approach to power, shaping conversations about violence on screen and the responsibilities of crime dramas.