Cop Land (1997/ Miramax/ 2020 Widescreen)

Cop Land (1997) is a gripping crime drama from writer-director James Mangold. Freddy Heflin, the partially deaf sheriff of a small New Jersey town populated by New York City police officers, has long admired the cops around him. When a shooting scandal exposes a web of corruption and cover-ups, Freddy must decide whether to remain loyal to his neighbors or stand up for justice. Sylvester Stallone delivers a restrained dramatic performance alongside an outstanding ensemble cast.

Movie Details

• Director and writer: James Mangold
• Rating: R
• Format: DVD — Widescreen
• Edition: 2020 Miramax DVD release
• Runtime: Approximately 116 minutes (release listing)
• Condition: Used

Cast and Characters

• Sylvester Stallone — Sheriff Freddy Heflin
• Harvey Keitel — Lieutenant Ray Donlan
• Ray Liotta — Gary Figgis
• Robert De Niro — Lieutenant Moe Tilden
• Michael Rapaport — Murray “Superboy” Babitch
• Peter Berg — Joey Randone
• Annabella Sciorra — Liz Randone
• Janeane Garofalo — Deputy Cindy Betts
• Robert Patrick — Jack Rucker

Five Movie Facts

1. Cop Land was James Mangold's second feature as director after Heavy.
2. The fictional town of Garrison, New Jersey, is home to numerous NYPD officers.
3. Stallone took on a quieter, character-driven role as Sheriff Freddy Heflin, departing from his familiar action-hero persona.
4. The film features an ensemble that includes Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Ray Liotta.
5. The film originally opened in theaters in 1997; this widescreen DVD edition was released in 2020.

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