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Spenser Confidential

Spenser Confidential

Comedy · Action · Thriller · 2020

Spenser, a former Boston patrolman who just got out from prison, teams up with Hawk, an aspiring fighter, to unravel the truth behind the death of two police officers.

Movie details

Spenser Confidential

“The law has limits. They don't.”

2020 Comedy · Action · Thriller 1h 50m

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TMDB

6.5 / 10

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Spenser, a former Boston patrolman who just got out from prison, teams up with Hawk, an aspiring fighter, to unravel the truth behind the death of two police officers.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Peter Berg

Written by

Sean O'Keefe · Brian Helgeland

Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg

Spenser

Winston Duke

Winston Duke

Hawk

Alan Arkin

Alan Arkin

Henry

Iliza Shlesinger

Iliza Shlesinger

Cissy Davis

Michael Gaston

Michael Gaston

Captain Boylan

Bokeem Woodbine

Bokeem Woodbine

Driscoll

Marc Maron

Marc Maron

Wayne Cosgrove

Court is in session

Put Spenser Confidential 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 Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

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