Bad Lieutenant is a crime drama film directed by Abel Ferrara and released in 1992. The movie stars Harvey Keitel in the role of the titular character, a corrupt police detective named Lieutenant Frank who is struggling with addiction, guilt, and redemption.
The story begins with the brutal rape of a young nun in a church in New York City. Lieutenant Frank is assigned to the case, and he quickly realizes that he is dealing with a dangerous and elusive criminal. As he delves deeper into the investigation, Frank becomes increasingly obsessed with finding the perpetrator, and his behavior becomes increasingly erratic and self-destructive.
Frank is a deeply flawed character, whose addiction to drugs and gambling has pushed him to the brink of ruin. He is haunted by his past, and plagued by guilt over his role in the death of a young girl who he failed to save. But as he becomes more involved in the case of the raped nun, he begins to see a chance at redemption.
Throughout the movie, Frank battles his inner demons, struggling to find meaning and purpose in his life. He is constantly torn between his darker impulses and his desire to do what is right. As the case progresses, Frank becomes more and more determined to solve the crime, even if it means putting his own life in danger.
Bad Lieutenant is a dark and gritty film, filled with violence, betrayal, and redemption. Keitel delivers a powerful performance, capturing the complex and tortured nature of his character. The movie is widely regarded as Ferrara's masterpiece, and it has become a cult classic among fans of the crime drama genre.