Bad Lieutenant
Seen it?1992 | 96 min | Crime, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved King of New York or Cop Land, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated NC-17: expect drug use.
While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 249K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Abel Ferrara
- Harvey KeitelLT
- Peggy GormleyLT's Wife
- Stella KeitelLT's Daughter
- Victor ArgoBet Cop
- Paul CalderonCop #1
- Leonard L. ThomasCop #2
- Vincent LarescaJC
- Frankie ThornThe Nun
- Brian McElroyLT's Son #1
- Frankie AcciaritoLT's Son #2