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A young district attorney is assigned to investigate the death of a gangster killed by Mike Brennan, a seasoned New York police lieutenant. While Brennan claims he acted in self-defense, the prosecutor discovers evidence of corruption and a larger conspiracy. As he pursues the truth, the investigator faces resistance from police superiors and finds himself entangled with a crime boss and a former lover.

Directed and written by Sidney Lumet, this action thriller was the 20th of 26 films he directed, following Family Business and preceding Guilty as Sin. The movie stars Timothy Hutton as the prosecutor and Nick Nolte as the detective, with a supporting cast that includes Armand Assante, Patrick O'Neal, Lee Richardson, and Luis Guzmán.

The film earned 11 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 6.6/10 on IMDb from 8,000 votes and 5.9/10 on TMDB based on 205 votes. Film critics gave the movie a slightly higher rating of 6.8/10 based on 24 reviews.