A gritty, suspenseful crime drama unfolds as an ex-cop navigates a corrupt city for redemption and revenge.
Pulpy. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
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No surprises for an R: some innuendo or implied sex and strong violence.
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In a broken city rife with injustice, ex-cop Billy Taggart seeks redemption and revenge after being double-crossed and then framed by its most powerful figure, the mayor. Billy's relentless pursuit of justice, matched only by his streetwise toughness, makes him an unstoppable force - and the mayor's worst nightmare.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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