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Degraded Officer
During 1943 a young platoon commander refuses to follow an order of frontal attack; he doesn't want to send his soldiers against the enemy machine-guns and get them killed. A battalion commander rips off his shoulder straps and sends him to the military tribunal. But the war is everywhere and the demoted officer and his escorts have to start an unequal fight with the enemy.
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Plot Summary
A decorated police detective is framed for a crime he didn't commit and is forced to go on the run. He must clear his name and expose the corruption within the department before he is captured or killed.
Critical Reception
Degraded Officer received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the action sequences and performances of the lead actors, while others criticized the predictable plot and generic crime thriller tropes.
What Reviewers Say
The film offers some thrilling action set pieces.
The performances of Corbin Bernsen and Johnny Messner are highlights.
The plot unfortunately falls into predictable patterns common in the genre.
Google audience: Audience reception for Degraded Officer is largely unavailable. Those few available reviews suggest a straightforward action film with some engaging performances but a story that doesn't break new ground.
Fun Fact
While directed by Mark J. Davis, the film was produced by a company that primarily focused on direct-to-video releases, which likely impacted its wider distribution and critical attention.
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