Cop Land

Cop Land is a 1997 film written and directed by James Mangold. The film marketed under the tagline: "No one is above the law."

Fast Facts

1. Written and directed by James Mangold
2. Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Robert DeNiro, Ray Liotta, Harvey Keitel, Michael Rapaport, and Peter Berg
3. Release Date: August 15, 1997
4. Budget: $15,000,000
5. Total profits: $44,886,089 (USA)

Plot Summary

Freddy Hefflin (Sylvester Stallone) is the Sheriff of Garrison, NJ a quite town outside of New York. Many NYPD live in Garrison, most of whom are childhood friends of Hefflin. The peace is disturbed, when Internal Affairs investigator Lt. Moe Tilden (Robert De Niro) uncovers a mafia corruption amongst cops living in Hefflin's town. When faced with the ugly truth about his friend's illegal activities, Hefflin must choose between loyalty and justice.

Box Office Recap

1. Budget: $15 Million
2. Opening weekend: $13.5 Million
3. Gross: $63.7 Million

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