Synopsis

NYPD detective Bo Dietl investigates the rape and murder of a nun while protecting his troubled partner and maintaining ties to a childhood friend who has become a mobster. As the case deepens, Dietl's methods and personal connections attract FBI scrutiny, forcing him to defend his loyalty, reputation, and career.

Factoids & Trivia

• The film was based on the semi-autobiographical book One Tough Cop, written by former NYPD detective Bo Dietl with Ken Gross. The screenplay was credited to Jeremy Iacone.
• Although Dietl is the only character presented as a real person, a closing title card states that the other characters and events are fictional.
• Production took place in Toronto, which doubled for New York City.
• The film was released theatrically in the United States on October 9, 1998, and earned approximately $1.2 million domestically.
• Martin Bregman, known for producing major crime dramas including Serpico, Scarface, and Carlito's Way, served as a producer.
• The score was composed by Bruce Broughton.
• Contemporary reviews generally criticized the film for leaning heavily on familiar police-thriller conventions.