The Seven Five
The Seven Five

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The Seven Five

2015
Movie
102 min
English

Meet the dirtiest cop in NYC history. Michael Dowd stole money and dealt drugs while patrolling the streets of '80s Brooklyn.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users92%
Director: Tiller RussellGenres: Documentary, Crime, Biography

Plot Summary

This documentary chronicles the rise and fall of a group of corrupt NYPD cops in the 1980s and 1990s. Led by Michael Dowd, the crew known as 'The Seven Five' used their positions to engage in drug trafficking, extortion, and murder. The film features interviews with Dowd and his accomplices, offering a raw and unflinching look at their descent into criminality.

Critical Reception

The Seven Five received widespread critical acclaim for its gritty portrayal of police corruption and its compelling storytelling. Critics praised its unflinching honesty and the access granted to its subjects, describing it as a shocking and essential look at a dark period in New York City's history.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visceral and often shocking examination of systemic corruption within the NYPD.

  • Features compelling and disturbing interviews with the corrupt officers themselves.

  • Praised for its unflinching look at a dark chapter of New York City's past.

Google audience: Viewers found the documentary to be a fascinating and disturbing look into police corruption, with many commending its raw honesty and the insights provided by the former officers.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Fun Fact

The documentary relies heavily on candid interviews with Michael Dowd, who was serving time in prison at the time of filming and became the central figure in exposing the corruption within the 75th precinct.

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