The Hard Truth (1994)
Directed by Kristine Peterson / Wade W. Danielson
Genres - Crime, Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Crime Thriller |
Run Time - 100 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - R
Share on
Synopsis by Sandra Brennan
This action thriller tells the story of Jonah, a daring cop with a hair trigger finger who finds himself suspended by Internal Affairs after he shoots a psycho-killer. His girlfriend Lisa is also in trouble as she tries to deal with the constant harassment of her boss, a dishonest city councilman. When her boss accepts a bribe for $3 million from the mob, Lisa decides to get her revenge and steal it. Jonah readily agrees to assist in the heist. Also involved is Dr. Chandler, a man with a genius for electronics. Problems ensue when Lisa finds herself attracted to Chandler.
Characteristics
Themes
Keywords
employment, sexual-harassment, betrayal, bribery, gangster, girlfriend, honor [recognition], injustice, internal-affairs, love-triangle, police, police-corruption, redemption, revenge, robbery, suspension [punishment]
