A shady cop uncovers a vast conspiracy during a boxing match, and the gritty suspense never stops.
Suspenseful and pulpy. A late-night trip at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Hoopla (free).
Some innuendo or implied sex and strong violence, about what an R should carry.
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All bets are off when shady homicide cop Rick Santoro witnesses a murder during a boxing match. Determined to solve the crime, he quickly learns that his search for answers will only uncover yet more questions in an ever-widening web of conspiracy, intrigue, and danger.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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