Crime,Drama
United States of America
Internal Affairs is a crime thriller film directed by Mike Figgis and released in 1990. It stars Richard Gere as Dennis Peck, the corrupt LAPD officer, and Andy Garcia as Raymold Avila, the Internal Affairs officer tasked with investigating him.
The movie opens with Avila being promoted to the Internal Affairs Department after being recognized for his excellent work as a patrol officer. He is assigned to work with Amy Wallace (Laurie Metcalf), a seasoned investigator, to look into the activities of Dennis Peck, who has been on the force for over a decade.
As they dig deeper into Peck's finances and personal life, Avila and Wallace realize that he is involved in a series of criminal activities, such as drug trafficking, money laundering, and murder. Peck is also skilled at covering his tracks and manipulating those around him, including his partners, superiors, and lovers.
Despite the danger and pressure from Peck to drop the investigation, Avila persists in his pursuit of justice. However, Peck is not easily intimidated and begins to use his charm and cunning to turn the tables on Avila. He uses his knowledge of Avila's personal life and insecurities to manipulate him and get him off the case.
The movie builds up to a tense and explosive climax as Avila realizes the extent of Peck's corruption and decides to take matters into his own hands. The film's ending leaves the audience with a shocking and unexpected twist that reinforces the message that corruption and betrayal can come from unexpected sources.
Overall, Internal Affairs is a well-crafted and engaging crime thriller that explores themes of loyalty, integrity, and corruption within law enforcement. The strong performances by the cast, especially Gere and Garcia, make the characters feel real and complex, and the movie's suspenseful plot keeps the audience on the edge of their seats until the very end.
