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1980 Crime Thriller: Ex-Cop's Violent Rescue Mission

11/13/2025

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Story summary

The 1980 New York crime thriller opens with a car chase as ex-cop Sean Boyd (James Brolin) tries to rescue the daughter of a property magnate from a racist kidnapper, Cliff Gorman.
Boyd must evade a corrupt cop seeking revenge while carrying out the rescue.
The film features over-the-top violence and outdated views reflecting its era.
Notable scenes include Boyd with sex workers and Mandy Patinkin as a cab driver.

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Story summary

The 1980 New York crime thriller opens with a car chase as ex-cop Sean Boyd (James Brolin) tries to rescue the daughter of a property magnate from a racist kidnapper, Cliff Gorman.
Boyd must evade a corrupt cop seeking revenge while carrying out the rescue.
The film features over-the-top violence and outdated views reflecting its era.
Notable scenes include Boyd with sex workers and Mandy Patinkin as a cab driver.