Police Story: Confessions of a Lady Cop
Police Story: Confessions of a Lady Cop

Police Story: Confessions of a Lady Cop

1980Movie100 minEnglish

14 year police veteran, Evelyn Carter looks to make it to retirement while experiencing the highs and lows of police work in a male-dominated metropolitan police department.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Michael MillerGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A hardened, independent police detective in Los Angeles is tasked with investigating a string of seemingly random murders. As she delves deeper into the cases, she uncovers a dark conspiracy involving corrupt officials and a dangerous criminal underworld. Her investigation puts her own life at risk and forces her to confront her personal demons.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics often cited its predictable plot and uneven pacing, though some praised Brenda Vaccaro's performance. It is generally considered a lower-tier entry in the crime drama genre of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Brenda Vaccaro's committed performance.
  • Criticized for a formulaic and uninspired plot.
  • Pacing issues and lack of originality were common complaints.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable, but available commentary suggests it was not a widely discussed or memorable film.

Fun Fact

Despite its title and premise, the film was originally released as 'The Ambulance' and later re-edited and retitled for television release.

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