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Third World Cop (2000): Ratings & Plot

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Third World Cop is a 2000 action thriller directed by Chris Browne. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes. Critics gave it 28 on Metacritic.

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Third World Cop (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Chris Browne
Genres
Action , Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Third World Cop About?

The premise of Third World Cop without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A veteran police officer finds his sense of duty challenged while pursuing dangerous gunrunners. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a shocking connection that forces him to question his allegiances and confront difficult truths about his own community and the systems he upholds. The pursuit of justice becomes a personal crisis as he grapples with loyalty and betrayal.

Third World Cop Themes & Keywords

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  • police
  • friend
  • street vendor
  • soccer
  • gay slur
  • crossdresser
  • undercover
  • church
  • cannabis
  • laptop computer
  • corrupt cop
  • corruption
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  • prosthetic limb
  • urination
  • heist
  • arms smuggling
  • severed finger
  • ghetto
  • poverty
  • organized crime
  • jamaican patois
  • terminal illness
  • rastafarian
  • killing
  • friendship
  • drugs
  • jamaica
  • reggae
  • independent film
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Crew

The Director of Third World Cop

Directed by Chris Browne.

Ratings

Third World Cop Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Third World Cop 28 on Metacritic.

Plot

Third World Cop Plot Summary

What happens in Third World Cop from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the haunting memories of his partner’s tragic death echo in his mind, undercover cop Capone (portrayed by Paul Campbell) finds himself reassigned to the perilous streets of Kingston, Jamaica. Here, he must navigate the dangerous landscape of Dungle, paired with his new partner, Floyd. With a determined spirit, Capone embarks on a mission to infiltrate a nefarious arms trafficking ring that has deep connections to the local Latter Day Saints Church of Christ. During this tumultuous journey, a fierce shootout ensues, claiming the lives of three smugglers, marking Capone’s harsh initiation into the world of high-stakes crime.

Full summary

The whole story of Third World Cop, scene by scene

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Videos

Third World Cop Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Third World Cop.

Third World Cop (1999) | Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Third World Cop?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Third World Cop

10 cars on screen, including the Toyota Corolla and the BMW 3 E36.

All 10 cars
  • Toyota Corolla in Third World Cop Toyota Corolla Main role
  • BMW 3 E36 in Third World Cop BMW 3 E36 Minor role
  • 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser in Third World Cop 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser Minor role
  • 1970 Ford Escort MkI in Third World Cop 1970 Ford Escort MkI Background role

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FAQ

Third World Cop FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Third World Cop, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Third World Cop?

Third World Cop runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Third World Cop released?

Third World Cop was released on April 14, 2000.

Who directed Third World Cop?

Third World Cop was directed by Chris Browne.

More films by Chris Browne

How is Third World Cop rated?

Third World Cop has 28 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.

Does Third World Cop have a post-credit scene?

No. Third World Cop has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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