Crossfire
Crossfire

Crossfire

1988Movie0English

A police computer expert is seconded to Belfast to track down the identity of an IRA mole.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Buzz KulikGenres: Drama, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A burnt-out homicide detective, Ray, is drawn into a complex murder investigation that forces him to confront his own demons and a shadowy conspiracy. As he delves deeper, he finds himself entangled with the victim's enigmatic wife and a dangerous network of powerful figures. Ray must race against time to uncover the truth before becoming the killer's next victim.

Critical Reception

Crossfire (1988) received mixed reviews, with critics often praising Don Johnson's performance but finding the plot somewhat predictable and derivative of other crime thrillers. Audience reception was generally lukewarm, appreciating the tension but lamenting a lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Don Johnson delivers a solid performance as a troubled detective.
  • The film suffers from a formulaic plot and a lack of suspense.
  • While visually competent, the thriller elements fail to fully engage.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this television film, but those available suggest appreciation for Don Johnson's lead role and the attempt at a gritty crime drama, though many found the story to be uninspired and not particularly memorable.

Fun Fact

Don Johnson, known for his role as Sonny Crockett in Miami Vice, starred in Crossfire shortly after the immensely popular series concluded, attempting to transition to more dramatic film roles.

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