Movies like Deadly Hero

The French Connection features Gene Hackman as a tough New York City cop chasing down an international drug smuggling ring. Audiences who appreciate the intense action and morally ambiguous characters in Deadly Hero will enjoy the similar themes and the raw, realistic portrayal of police work found in this classic.

Cop Land stars Sylvester Stallone as a small-town sheriff confronting corruption within his own department. Like Deadly Hero, this film provides a nuanced examination of police morality and the struggles of an officer standing against the transgressions of his colleagues.

Bad Lieutenant showcases a self-destructive New York City cop navigating his own personal crises while investigating a young nun's sexual assault. The film's raw depiction of a police officer's descent mirrors the tension and moral complexity of Deadly Hero, offering a similarly stark view of a man at odds with his duty and personal demons.

Colors paints a gritty picture of gang life and street policing in Los Angeles, with Sean Penn and Robert Duvall as two cops with conflicting approaches to law enforcement. If the nuanced portrayal of police work and urban tension in Deadly Hero captivated you, Colors offers a similarly intense look at these themes.

In Prince of the City, a New York City detective is caught in a web of corruption and moral dilemma. Fans of Deadly Hero who are drawn to stories of cops facing ethical challenges will find much to admire in this tale of compromise and the cost of justice.