Deep Cover
"There's a thin line between catching a criminal... and becoming one."
Originally released in 1992. Deep Cover is a action/thriller film. directed by Bill Duke.
Starring Laurence Fishburne, Jeff Goldblum, and Victoria Dillard
Synopsis
Black police officer Russell Stevens applies for a special anti-drug squad which targets the highest boss of cocaine delivery to LA—the Colombian foreign minister's nephew. Russell works his way up from the bottom undercover, until he reaches the boss.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 15, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (248 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$16.6M
2.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Laurence Fishburne
as Russell Stevens Jr. / John Hull
Jeff Goldblum
as David Jason
Victoria Dillard
as Betty McCutcheon
Gregory Sierra
as Felix Barbosa
Clarence Williams III
as Taft
René Assa
as Guzman
Alex Colon
as Molto
Roger Guenveur Smith
as Eddie
Sydney Lassick
as Gopher
Kamala Lopez
as Belinda Chacon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $16,600,000
Production Companies
- Image Organization
- New Line Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deep Cover about?
Black police officer Russell Stevens applies for a special anti-drug squad which targets the highest boss of cocaine delivery to LA—the Colombian foreign minister's nephew. Russell works his way ...
Who directed Deep Cover?
Deep Cover was directed by Bill Duke.
How long is Deep Cover?
Deep Cover has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Deep Cover released?
Deep Cover was released on April 15, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Deep Cover?
The main cast of Deep Cover includes Laurence Fishburne, Jeff Goldblum, Victoria Dillard, Gregory Sierra, Clarence Williams III.
Is Deep Cover worth watching?
Deep Cover has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 248 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.