Line of Duty (film)
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| Directed by | Steven C. Miller |
| Written by | Jeremy Drysdale |
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| Cinematography | Brandon Cox |
| Edited by | Stan Selfas |
| Music by | The Newton Brothers |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $638,182[3] |
Line of Duty is a 2019 American action thriller film directed by Steven C. Miller and written by Jeremy Drysdale. It stars Aaron Eckhart, Dina Meyer and Giancarlo Esposito.
Plot
Frank Penny (Aaron Eckhart) is a disgraced cop who is currently looking for a shot at redemption. When the police chief's 11-year-old daughter is abducted, Frank goes rogue to try and save her. But to find the girl, Frank will need the help of Ava Brooks (Courtney Eaton), whose live-streaming news channel is broadcasting Frank's every move. While a city watches, Frank and Ava race against time and not only do they have to face every daring obstacle but also the abductor's brother who's out for revenge.
Cast
- Aaron Eckhart as Frank Penny
- Giancarlo Esposito as Volk
- Dina Meyer as Ruth Carter
- Courtney Eaton as Ava Brooks
- Ben McKenzie as Dean Keller
- Jessica Lu as Clover
Production
Principal photography and filming was shot in Birmingham, Alabama.[4]
Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 59% based on 17 reviews, with an average rating of 4.88/10.[5] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 50 out of 100, based on five critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[6]
References
- ^ Harvey, Dennis (November 15, 2019). "Film Review: 'Line of Duty'". Variety. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Scheck, Frank (November 14, 2019). "'Line of Duty': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ "Line of Duty (2019)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ^ "Birmingham is the backdrop in 'Line of Duty' movie trailer". November 1, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ "Line of Duty (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
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