Synopsis
When his partner is killed, tough Irish detective Eddie Ryan vows to avenge the death, whatever the cost. As he begins unraveling clues, his behavior becomes so outrageous that he's obliged to turn in his badge, but the experience only emboldens him. Ryan eventually learns that his partner was caught up in a Puerto Rican gun-running scheme masterminded by a crook named Sweet Willie, who wants to foment revolutionary war.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
31 audience votes
Key crew
- Howard W. KochDirector
- Eddie EganWriter
- Pete HamillWriter
- J.J. JacksonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Robert DuvallEddie Ryan
- Verna BloomMaureen
- Henry DarrowSweet William
- Eddie EganScanlon
- Felipe LucianoRuben Garcia
- Tina CristianiMrs. Caputo
- Marina DurellRita Garcia
- Chico MartínezFrankie Diaz
- Jose DuvallFerrer
- Luis ÁvalosChico
- Sam SchachtAssistant D.A.
- Duane MorrisCast
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Themes
sociopathpoliceman