Synopsis
A reformed convict goes undercover with the help of an angry detective to ensnare a psychotic mobster.
Scores
Overall Score
55.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
49.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
61.8%
Review Aggregate
55.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 73% of 33 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize noir, realistic, suspenseful. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Caruso | 1995 | $2,699,000 | $5,556,000 | (est) |
| Kathryn Erbe | 1995 | $1,661,000 | $3,420,000 | (est) |
| Helen Hunt | 1995 | $1,251,000 | $2,575,000 | (est) |
| Samuel L. Jackson | 1995 | $1,023,000 | $2,105,000 | (est) |
| Michael Rapaport | 1995 | $875,000 | $1,801,000 | (est) |
| Ving Rhames | 1995 | $770,000 | $1,585,000 | (est) |
| Stanley Tucci | 1995 | $691,000 | $1,423,000 | (est) |
| Nicolas Cage | 1995 | $630,000 | $1,296,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score69.0
RT critic review count42
Rotten Tomatoes audience score38.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.0
IMDb votes20,901
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1995 | $14,942,422 | $30,757,466 |
| International | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1995 | $14,942,422 | $30,757,466 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1995 | $7,471,211 | $15,378,733 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1995 | $24,425,000 | $50,276,394 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1995 | $25,165,000 | $51,799,610 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1995 | $3,586,181 | $7,381,792 |
| Total Revenues | 1995 | $60,647,392 | $124,836,529 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1995 | $40,000,000 | $82,335,958 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1995 | $6,487,000 (est) | $13,352,834 (est) |
| Participations | 1995 | $2,426,000 | $4,993,676 |
| Residuals ? | 1995 | $3,833,000 | $7,889,843 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1995 | $6,800,000 | $13,997,113 |
| Total Expenses | 1995 | $59,546,000 | $122,569,424 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1995 | $1,101,392 | $2,267,105 |
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