Deep Cover (1992)

Black police officer Russell Stevens applies for a special anti-drug squad which targets the highest boss of cocaine delivery to LA—the Colombian foreign minister's nephew. Russell works his way up from the bottom undercover, until he reaches the boss.

Released April 15, 1992 108 min 17+

Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller

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