Directed By

Dennis Hopper

Producer(s)

Orion Pictures, Robert H. Solo.

Cast

Glenn Plummer, Sy Richardson, Damon Wayans, Fred Asparagus, Sherman Augustus, R.D. Call, Seymour Cassel, Nick(y) Corello, Virgil Frye, Courtney Gains, Clark Johnson, Leon, Tina Lifford, Micole Mercurio, Jack Nance, Tony Todd, Gerardo Mejia, Sean Penn, Robert Duvall, Maria Conchita Alonso, Trinidad Silva, Randi Brooks, Grand Bush, Don Cheadle, Rudy Ramos

About the Film

Vivid, realistic cop drama pairs sympathetic veteran Duvall and trigger-tempered rookie Penn on the gang-infested streets of East Los Angeles. Fine play from leads is one of the many assets in this controversial, unsettling depiction of deadly streetlife. Colorful, freewheeling direction from the underrated Hopper. Rattling rap soundtrack too. Additional footage has been added for video release.