A 2000 TV Movie about two reporters who worked to expose police brutality and corruption of Philadelphia mayor Frank Rizzo in 1978. The two men are met with death threats and other methods of intimidation to keep the story from going public.
The movie was directed by Roger Young and stars Rob Morrow, Randy Quaid, and Paul Sorvino.
It was released August 13, 2000.
Tropes for the movie includes:
- The '70s: Takes place in 1978.
- Corrupt Politician: Rizzo is seen as this in the movie.
- Historical Domain Character:
- Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo.
- I Want You to Meet an Old Friend of Mine: Quaid and Morrow previously worked together on Last Dance.
- Period Piece: Set in 1978.
- Police Brutality: Drives the conflict of the movie as suspects are beaten and tortured.
