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Cop Land

Name: Cop Land
Released: 1997-08-15T00:00:00.000000Z
Rating: 6.8

No One Is Above The Law.

1997 • 104 min • ★ 6.8 (1,865) • Released

Crime Drama Thriller

Freddy Heflin is the sheriff of a place everyone calls “Cop Land” — a small and seemingly peaceful town populated by the big city police officers he’s long admired. Yet something ugly is taking place behind the town’s peaceful facade. And when Freddy uncovers a massive, deadly conspiracy among these local residents, he is forced to take action and make a dangerous choice between protecting his idols and upholding the law.

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Original title: Cop Land
Language: EN
Country: US
Budget: $15,000,000
Revenue: $63,706,632

Reviews & Ratings 6

JPV852

Dec 8, 2025 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

Hadn't seen this one in a long time and still a great crime-drama with tremendous performances all around. The only blemish I would put on the movie is at the end when the corrupt cops grab 'Superboy' which was a headslap moment as Stallone told them he was bringing him in the following morning. Not sure why he didn't think they would do that... Still the shootout and sound design at the end was well done and satisfying. **4.25/5**

Wuchak

Sep 9, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

**_Tough Cops of NYC living in a town across the Hudson River in Jersey…_** …where the half-deaf Sheriff (Sylvester Stallone) is basically a nice-guy tool of their arrogant leader (Harvey Keitel). When the angry cops engage in corruption concerning a cover-up, it attracts the attention of an Internal Affairs investigator (Robert De Niro), who tries to enlist the help of the Sheriff. Ray Liotta and Robert Patrick are also on hand. “Cop Land” (1997) is a crime drama with an ensemble cast, the second film of writer/director James Mangold. There are a lot of characters and so it’s wise to use the subtitles to keep track of who’s who. It’s one of those films where you have to pay close attention or you won’t be able to follow what’s going on and get frustrated. Siskel & Ebert’s review (available on Youtube) does a good job of pointing out the movie’s strengths and weaknesses: Siskel carefully followed what was happening and so praised the flick whereas Ebert got irritated by the overstuffed production. The first time I saw it, I felt the way Ebert did but, seeing it again recently, I lean more toward Siskel’s position. There’s a Director’s Cut, released in 2008, that adds about 14 minutes of extra footage and makes what’s happening more sensible. While this is great and I want to see it, the Theatrical version is fine if you pay attention and keep track. It comes in the noir-ish tradition of “On the Waterfront” and is similar to Bruce Willis’ “Striking Distance,” just less comic booky and grittier, not to mention more convoluted. Yet it’s superior to both of these IMHO. The future “Crash” (2004) was obviously influenced by it. Stallone gained 40 lbs for his role and is convincing as the pushover Sheriff, who’s basically backed into a corner where he has little choice but to consider a radical turn. Meanwhile Liotta, Keitel, De Niro and T-1000 all bring their A-game with intense performances. In the feminine department, Annabella Sciorra plays the wife of one of the cops (Peter Berg), a woman who the Sheriff evidently still loves. Meanwhile Cathy Moriarty is on hand as Uncle Ray’s cheatin’ wife while Janeane Garofalo plays the Sheriff’s increasingly frustrated deputy. The film runs 1 hour, 45 minutes, and was shot in Edgewater, New Jersey, and the nearby George Washington Bridge, with some scenes done across the river in Manhattan. GRADE: B+

GenerationofSwine

Jan 12, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 10.0

Well, it has almost everyone that could really act in the 90s in it. That is a plus. And Stallone actually does a great job of being a washed up no-nothing out of shape small town sheriff. He rarely takes roles that actually require him to act so it's always a shock when you see films and realize that, no, Sly is in fact really a stellar actor. This is one of those movies. It's also one of those movies that stays with you as a classic. Not as well known as Chinatown, but the kind of movie where, after you forget about it, you get the chance to re-watch it and realize once more how great it actually was.

CinemaSerf

Jul 4, 2022 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

This has a really good ensemble cast, but the sum of the parts really don't add up to much of an whole. Sylvester Stallone is local sheriff "Freddy", in charge of policing a small town - Garrison - near New York that is largely populated by it's police officers. The television news reports and our frequent attendance at the cemetery soon demonstrate to us that being a cop has become an even more perilous affair. Just who is behind this new danger? Harvey Keitel ("Ray") is the kingpin sergeant who many believe is to be applauded for enabling many officers to escape the Big Apple itself and set up home for their families in relatively safe and secure surroundings, but is he really the altruist that he purports to be? The death of one officer leads "Tilden" (Robert De Niro) to lead an internal investigation, but when that is mysteriously shut down by the Mayor, it falls to "Freddy" to find the truth. There are just too many characters in this film, there is far too much dialogue and for the most part, really too little action. It shines a dimly lit light on police corruption, but to be honest most of these are pretty unsavoury characters who would stab their own mothers in the face for a quick buck. De Niro is all to rarely on screen and I found Ray Liotta's "Gary" just too unconvincing after about ten minutes. If this is supposed to be brotherhood, hmmm, I think I will pass.

Gimly

Sep 7, 2018 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

Weird that it took me so long to watch given the cast. Look, _Cop Land_ isn't the best movie in the filmography of anybody involved, but it was a worthwhile watch, and a nice way to break up the crap horror we've been on a bender of lately. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go_.

Eky

Jun 16, 2012 · via TMDB

Sheriff Freddy Heflin (Stallone) is an ordinary officer who spends his boring life in the town where he lives. Time passes so slow in a quiet little town of “Cop Land”. This bulky sheriff does nothing other than controlling traffic and surrendering to his pinball addiction. When a misfire broke out in town, Freddy jumped into it with the help of Lt. Moe Tilden (Robert De Niro). This seems like a big leap of the career-stuck sheriff. Two thumbs of for Stallone for giving up his all muscles body, something is well-maintained for years and also his choice for accepting a role much different from his usual heroic/action ones. Stallone did much better in his role when compared to his acting in Get Carter or D-Tox

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Cast 47

Sylvester Stallone

Sheriff Freddy Heflin

Harvey Keitel

Ray Donlan

Ray Liotta

Gary "Figgsy" Figgis

Robert De Niro

Lt. Moe Tilden

Peter Berg

Joey Randone

Janeane Garofalo

Deputy Cindy Betts

Robert Patrick

Jack Rucker

Michael Rapaport

Murray "Superboy" Babitch

Annabella Sciorra

Liz Randone

Noah Emmerich

Deputy Bill Geisler

Cathy Moriarty

Rose Donlan

John Spencer

Leo Crasky

Frank Vincent

PDA President Lassaro

Malik Yoba

Detective Carson

Arthur J. Nascarella

Frank Lagonda

Edie Falco

Berta

Victor Williams

Russell

Paul Calderon

Hector - Medic

John Doman

Lassaro's Aide

Debbie Harry

Delores

Vincent Laresca

Medic #2

David Butler

Thin Cop

Brad Beyer

Young Cop

Charles Dumas

TV Cyril Johns

Frank Pellegrino

Mayor

Robert John Burke

Officer B

John Ventimiglia

Officer V

Terry Serpico

Tony - Wincing Cop

Method Man

Shondel

Sean Cullen

Other Cop

Paul Herman

Game Operator

Mel Gorham

Monica

Graciela Lecube

Spanish Woman

Alexandra Adi

Young Liz

Timothy Stickney

Window Yeller

Sean Runnette

IA Detective #1

Michael Gaston

IA Detective #2 - Rubin

Robert W. Castle

Chaplain at Joey's Funeral

Bruce Altman

Counselor Burt Kandel

Tony Giorgio

Ceremonial Officer

Louis D'Alto

Exiting Cop

John Henry

Officer in Alleyway

Garry Pastore

Core Cop 'Johnny B'

Tony Sirico

Toy Torillo

P.J. Brown

Plaza Cop #2

Manuel Corrado

Plaza Cop #3

Kevin O’Sullivan

Head Pall Bearer / Flag Holder

Crew 27

Nicholas Lundy

Assistant Art Director

Lukasz Jogalla

"A" Camera Operator

Eric Alan Edwards

Director of Photography

Jery Hewitt

Stunt Coordinator

Mark De Alessandro

Stunt Double

Ashley Cusato

Stunts

Bill Anagnos

Stunts

Danny Aiello III

Stunts

Donald J. Hewitt Jr.

Stunts

Jalil Jay Lynch

Stunts

Peter Bucossi

Stunts

Roy Farfel

Stunts

James Mangold

Director

Henry Alex Rubin

Second Unit Director

Craig McKay

Editor

Kevin King Templeton

Associate Producer

Todd M. Thaler

Casting

Bob Weinstein

Executive Producer

Harvey Weinstein

Executive Producer

Cary Woods

Producer

Cathy Konrad

Producer

Roger M. Bobb

Trainee Production Coordinator

David Carbonara

Music Editor

Mary Ramos

Music Supervisor

Howard Shore

Original Music Composer

Randall Balsmeyer

Visual Effects Supervisor

James Mangold

Writer

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US Release Dates 5

Aug 6, 1997

New York City, New York

Premiere

Aug 15, 1997

R Theatrical

May 20, 1998

DVD

NR Physical

Jun 1, 2004

116-minute Director's Cut

R Physical

Nov 1, 2011

Blu-ray

R Physical