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, Courtney Eaton, 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
- Courtney Eaton as Ava Brooks
- Ben McKenzie as Dean Keller
- Giancarlo Esposito as Police Captain Tom Volk
- Jessica Lu as Clover
- Dina Meyer as Ruth Carter
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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