A tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers a plot to kidnap mobsters for money.A tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers a plot to kidnap mobsters for money.A tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers a plot to kidnap mobsters for money.
- Barber
- (as Frank Mascetta)
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- TriviaAccording to Dennis Farina in Episode #3.1 of "Dinner for Five" (2004), this film was the most realistic in its depiction of cops. Farina was once a cop who worked in Chicago.
- GoofsDuring the car chase, we see Sonny's car chasing the bad guys over the George Washington Bridge into New Jersey. Then we see a sign that says "NY 100-NY 133, Millwood, Briarcliff Manor" which is in New York.
- Quotes
Buddy Manucci: Now look. We can do this the easy way, or the hard way.
Toredano the Garage Man: I told you, man, I only work at the garage. I don't know nothin'.
Toredano the Garage Man: [holds his hands up] Look. Look at my hands. I've been here before. You do what you gotta' do. I didn't talk then... and I ain't talkin' now.
- Crazy creditsThe 20th Century Fox logo does not appear at the beginning. Instead we get a credit saying "Twentieth Century-Fox Presents".
This film very aptly captures the stark, cold, matter-of-fact feel of the NYC winter season, while keenly exposing the underbelly of the region's infamous underworld of crime and policing. A great snapshot of a place and a time and a culture.
And the car chase is simply amazing. At least on par with the one in "Bullitt", and surpassing the chase in "The French Connection". I can watch, time and again, as the suspension comes unstuck on that Plymouth Fury police cruiser barreling toward the GW Bridge in pursuit, as it lurches into that sharp right curve, bouncing and scraping into oncoming traffic. The stunt driving coordinator for that scene did "Bullitt" and "The French Connection" as well as many other noatable movie chases. Good acting, too, and a decent plot line. The musical score is edgy and compelling, and the cinematography and direction are top notch. A great, if underrated 1970s cop drama. A keeper. Not out on DVD yet, though.
Comparable in style and content to: The French Connection and Super Fly. Early 1970's cop dramas set in the bleak NYC winter months.
- thomaswatchesfilms
- Jul 10, 2004
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- Specijalni odred
- Filming locations
- 569 East 184th Street, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA(Lucia Brothers funeral home)
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- Budget
- $2,425,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 43 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1