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The '80s called. It wants its cocaine-fueled cop flick back.
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L.A. Vice (1989)

direct-to-video fever dreamneon noir knockoffmullet justice

Overview

ActionThrillerCrime

Detective Jon Louroy Chance investigates a string of murders in Los Angeles and uncovers a ruthless kidnapping scheme.

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Content warning
murderlos angeles, californiakidnappingransomfemale corpseerotic moviemetropolis
corruption in paradiseobsession with surface glamourcheap thrills vs real stakes

Standout Aspects

Acting

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs gives 110% to material deserving maybe 12.

Practical Effects

Every car chase was someone's actual daily driver. Respect.

Best for:Friends: Mystery Science Theater 3000 night with actual Mystery Science Theater energy.·Background: Fold laundry to this. You'll miss nothing, gain everything.
Heads up:Sexual Content: That 'erotic movie' keyword? More like 'embarrassing hotel room cable' energy.·Violence: Fake blood by the gallon, consequences by the teaspoon.
Joseph Merhi

Director

Joseph Merhi

ReleasedOct 1, 1989
Runtime1h 25m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
PM Entertainment Group

Top Cast

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Jon Chance

William Smith

William Smith

Capt. Joe Wilkes

Jean Levine

Jean Levine

Evelyn

Greg Allan Martin

Greg Allan Martin

Dawkins

Sue Nelson

Sue Nelson

Drew

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Joseph Merhi founded PM Entertainment, which cranked out 50+ low-budget action films in the '80s and '90s. This was Tuesday.

Cultural

The 'erotic movie' keyword placement reflects direct-to-video marketing strategies where 'skinemax' adjacency sold tapes regardless of actual content.

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