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No Man's Land

No Man's Land

Action · Drama · Crime · 1987

A rookie cop goes undercover to infiltrate a gang of car thieves led by smooth and charming Ted. The rookie becomes too involved and starts to enjoy the thrill and lifestyle of the game, and becomes romanticly involved with the leaders sister.

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No Man's Land

“Once you get a taste of the good life it's hard to let go. Even if your life depends on it.”

1987 Action · Drama · Crime 1h 46m

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6.0 / 10

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A rookie cop goes undercover to infiltrate a gang of car thieves led by smooth and charming Ted. The rookie becomes too involved and starts to enjoy the thrill and lifestyle of the game, and becomes romanticly involved with the leaders sister.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Peter Werner

Written by

Dick Wolf

Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen

Ted Varrick

D. B. Sweeney

D. B. Sweeney

Benjy Taylor

Lara Harris

Lara Harris

Ann Varrick

Randy Quaid

Randy Quaid

Lieutenant Vincent Bracey

Bill Duke

Bill Duke

Malcolm

R. D. Call

R. D. Call

Frank Martin

A

Arlen Dean Snyder

Lieutenant Curtis Loos

Court is in session

Put No Man's Land on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.