Deep Cover (1992)

7.0R112 minDirector: Bill Duke

1992 film directed by Bill Duke

Deep Cover is a 1992 American crime film starring Laurence Fishburne as a cop who goes undercover to bring down a Los Angeles drug cartel. It was directed by Bill Duke based on a screenplay by Henry Bean and Michael Tolkin. Jeff Goldblum and Charles Martin Smith also feature.

Deep Cover was released in the United States on April 15, 1992, by New Line Cinema. The film received positive reviews, being likened by some critics to a modern film noir. It is also notable for its theme song of the same title, composed by Dr. Dre and released as his debut solo single, which also features then-newcomer Snoop Doggy Dogg making his studio debut.

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What is Deep Cover about?
Deep Cover (1992) — A black uniformed policeman is recruited by a devious drug enforcement agent to infiltrate a smuggling organization seeking to expand into designer drugs. This 'ugly side of the war on drugs' explores the context of race, identity and hypocrisy within a brutal and alienating inve
Is Deep Cover based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Deep Cover scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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