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Resnick: Rough Treatment
A kilo of cocaine. Hardly what two small-time crooks were expecting to find when they broke into TV director Harold Roy's shabby mansion. But nor was Harold's frustrated wife expecting to fall in love with one of the intruders. Now she's going to make a deal with him - for both her husband and the drugs. But the precious powder belongs to someone else. And he wants it back. So if he feels he's been double-crossed, there's no telling what might happen. Detective Inspector Resnick has a hunch that there's more to this story than meets the eye. And as his investigations lead him down the mean streets of the TV industry and an inner-city drugs ring, it's obvious that more than one person is dancing on thin ice.
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Plot Summary
Detective Sergeant Charlie Resnick is tasked with investigating the murder of a young woman found dead in her flat. As Resnick delves deeper into the victim's life, he uncovers a complex web of relationships and secrets. The investigation forces Resnick to confront his own personal demons and the moral ambiguities of his profession.
Critical Reception
The film was met with mixed reviews, with critics often praising Sean Bean's performance but finding the plot to be somewhat predictable. It is considered a solid, if unspectacular, entry in the crime drama genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gritty atmosphere and Sean Bean's committed performance.
Criticized for a formulaic plot that offers few surprises.
Seen as a competent but unremarkable police procedural.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this title.
Fun Fact
This film is based on the character of Detective Sergeant Charlie Resnick, created by the acclaimed British crime novelist John Harvey.
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