
Phoenix (1998)
Release Year: 1998
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: El lado oscuro de la ley, Финикс, Phoenix: A Última Cartada, Phoenix: Blutige Stadt, Murha Phoenixissa, Na zeis kai na pethaineis sto Phoenix, O tzogadoros, Zsaruszerencse, Phoenix: Delitto di polizia, Extorsión, Corrupção em Phoenix, Феникс, Mord i Phoenix
Director: Danny Cannon
Writer: Danny Cannon
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Graham / Nevinny Productions, Lakeshore Entertainment, Trimark Pictures
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: gambling, gambling debt
Story
Phoenix (1998) revolves around three corrupt cops who become entangled in a dangerous scheme due to their gambling addiction and debts. The narrative begins with these officers already deep into their criminal activities, led by a brutal bookie. Their situation worsens when they engage in a double-dealing plan that ultimately backfires, leaving them neck-deep in trouble.
Summary
Phoenix is a gritty crime thriller directed by Danny Cannon and released in 1998. The film explores the corrupting influence of gambling on three crooked cops who find themselves in over their heads due to their addiction and resulting debts. Set against the backdrop of a brutal underworld, 'Phoenix' delves into themes of greed, betrayal, and the dangerous consequences of one's actions.