Cop in Drag
Cop in Drag

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Cop in Drag

1984
Movie
96 min
Italian

Rome, Italy, early 1980s. A guy who worked at the Blue Gay, a transvestite cabaret, is found murdered, strangled. Marshal Nico Giraldi is responsible for investigating, infiltrating the Roman Gay community.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Director: Ed Wood Jr.Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck private investigator, desperate for cash, takes on a case to go undercover as a woman to investigate a series of mysterious disappearances. As he navigates his new, uncomfortable persona, he uncovers a bizarre conspiracy that goes far beyond what he initially imagined.

Critical Reception

Often considered one of Ed Wood Jr.'s more coherent, albeit still eccentric, films. While not critically acclaimed, it has a cult following for its unique blend of genres and Wood's distinctive directorial style. Audience reception is typically divided, with fans appreciating its campiness and detractors finding it bewildering.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious, if flawed, narrative.

  • Noted for its peculiar blend of crime thriller and cross-dressing comedy.

  • Ed Wood's signature eccentricities are present throughout.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and varied, with some finding the film's unconventional premise and execution to be a source of amusement, while others find it too strange or poorly executed to enjoy.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

This film is notable for featuring posthumous performances and footage from actors like Bela Lugosi, which Ed Wood Jr. ingeniously incorporated into his later works.

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