Pride and Glory

Within New York's tight knit police world, the Tierney clan stands as a badge and a bond. Ray Tierney, a New York detective, is pulled into a case that tugs at the strongest loyalties in his life. As he digs, he uncovers deeply buried allegations of corruption within the force that touch the high ranking frames around him including his own brother in law. The investigation strains the family's long standing code of honor and loyalty, with Ray weighing duty to the city against loyalty to kin. The more he learns, the more the lines blur between personal affection and professional duty. The story tracks how truth can upend a long standing family tradition and threaten the reputation of the NYPD itself. Ray struggles to keep his professional judgment intact as his personal ties tighten around him, and the city itself becomes a character in the investigation. The film uses sharp dialogue and close quarters to heighten tension.

Directed by Gavin O'Connor, Pride and Glory pairs a fierce ensemble with a sunken city vibe. The film grows out of a concept by Joe Carnahan, Greg O'Connor and Robert Hopes, blending family drama with hard boiled crime.

Box office revenue totaled about 31.2 million worldwide on a 30 million budget, giving Pride and Glory a modest global footprint. Fans and critics noted strong performances in a lean tightly wound thriller.

While Pride and Glory did not ignite a lasting cultural craze, its uptight moral center and intergenerational tensions echo in later crime dramas that emphasize insider corruption and family loyalty. Norton's sharp performance anchors a film that favors realism over glossy spectacle.

Critics generally noted the tense atmosphere and the way the story weighs duty against kinship. The film probes how personal loyalties can complicate investigative choices and how power can corrode even the best intentions, delivering a somber noir tone.