Internal Affairs (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Internal Affairs is a 1990 drama thriller directed by Mike Figgis, starring Richard Gere, William Baldwin and Michael Beach. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $27.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Mike Figgis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Internal Affairs About?
The premise of Internal Affairs without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Within the LAPD, Officer Dennis Peck commands loyalty and suspicion in equal measure. An Internal Affairs investigation into his questionable activities exposes a complex network of lies and betrayals. As the probe deepens, Peck's reputation and the lives of those connected to him are put at risk, forcing him to fight to protect his position and maintain control.
Internal Affairs Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- internal affairs
- corrupt cop
- husband wife relationship
- investigation
- neo noir
- manipulation
- los angeles california
- murder of a police officer
- sociopath
- home invasion
- man slaps a woman
- violence
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- ambush
- police partner
- obsession
- detective
- hostage
- interrogation
- female police officer
- betrayal by a friend
- beating
- dysfunctional marriage
- jealousy
- betrayal
- manipulative man
- suspicion of adultery
- police officer
- police corruption
- villain as protagonist
- murder
- adultery
- title spoken by character
- bathtub
- anger
- female frontal nudity
- sex in bed
- lesbian
- womanizer
- elevator
- sex scene
- corruption
- art gallery
- two word title
- showdown
- slow motion scene
- apartment
- drug addict
- urban setting
- caught having sex
- rough sex
Internal Affairs Cast
Richard Gere leads the cast, with William Baldwin and Michael Beach. Directed by Mike Figgis; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mike Figgis
Also Starring in Internal Affairs
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Internal Affairs Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Internal Affairs 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 59%
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 63% User score
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Internal Affairs Plot Summary
What happens in Internal Affairs from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
When LAPD officers Dennis Peck and Van Stretch embark on a drug bust, their brutal methods raise serious concerns. Outside the operation, fellow officer Dorian Fletcher takes aim at a perceived threat but soon realizes he’s targeting an unarmed individual. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes increasingly apparent that Stretch’s reckless conduct has been inadequately addressed. On the other hand, Peck presents himself as a model officer, but underneath, he conceals a labyrinth of corruption and deceit.
Full summary
The whole story of Internal Affairs, scene by scene
Internal Affairs Box Office
Internal Affairs grossed $27.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$27.7M
- US & Canada
- $27.7M
Internal Affairs Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Internal Affairs.
How Well Do You Know Internal Affairs?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who are the two LAPD officers involved in the initial drug bust?
Cars in Internal Affairs
82 cars on screen, including the 1978 Chevrolet Camaro and the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2.
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1988 Ford LTD Country Squire Important role
Internal Affairs Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Affari Sporchi” and “Asuntos sucios”.
- Also known as
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- Affari Sporchi
- Asuntos sucios
- Sospecha mortal
- Internal Affairs - Trau' ihm, er ist ein Cop
- 罪恶档案
- Wydział wewnętrzny
- Affaires Privées
- Interne Affærer
- Misstänkta förbindelser
- Higgy neki, hisz zsaru
- Внутреннее расследование
- במלכודת התשוקה
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- Εσωτερικές Yποθέσεις
- Justiça Cega
- Вътрешни афери
- 유혹은 밤 그림자처럼
- Gizli İlişkiler
- 流氓警察
- Sprawy wewnętrzne
- Epäilyttäviä suhteita
- Ligações Sujas
- 背徳の囁き
- Vnitřní záležitosti, შიდა გამოძიება
- Assumptes bruts
- เหี้ยมกำลังห้า
- Enquêtes internes
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Internal Affairs FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Internal Affairs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Internal Affairs?
Internal Affairs runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Internal Affairs released?
Internal Affairs was released on January 12, 1990.
Who directed Internal Affairs?
Internal Affairs was directed by Mike Figgis.
More films by Mike Figgis Who is in the cast of Internal Affairs?
Internal Affairs stars Richard Gere, William Baldwin and Michael Beach, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Internal Affairs make at the box office?
Internal Affairs grossed $27.7 million worldwide.
How is Internal Affairs rated?
Internal Affairs has 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Internal Affairs have a post-credit scene?
No. Internal Affairs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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