Code of Silence

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Code of Silence

R

1985

1h 41m

Crime

Drama

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In Chicago, honor-driven Sgt. Eddie Cusack (Chuck Norris) and his team stake out a drug exchange involving notorious drug czar Luis Camacho (Henry Silva). Cusack is caught off guard, however, when rival Mafia kingpin Tony Luna (Mike Genovese) and his disguised crew show up, unleash a torrent of gunfire on Camacho's crew and make off with both cash and cocaine. Now Cusack must fight both gangs -- and corruption in his own department -- in order to stop the drug war.

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Trevor Johnston

Time Out

06/28/2018

A better than usual entry in the glum Norris filmography.

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Paul Attanasio

Washington Post

01/02/2018

Norris has all the charisma of a railroad tie...

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Variety Staff

Variety

03/26/2009

Actually quite good for the type.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

May 23

3/4

Code of Silence progresses into a midsection and second half suffused with memorable digressions and set-pieces...

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

09/18/2021

3/4

As an actor, Chuck Norris might possess all the dramatic range of a bowling ball, but he's been suitably stoic on many occasions, and his role here proves to be a particularly snug fit.

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

02/24/2021

3/5

‘the late Chuck Norris broke out to mainstream audiences with this tough, cop-corruption thriller…a good copoganda movie that sets a maverick amongst lawless lawmakers…’

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Vincent S

@Vin_E_At_The_Movies 22h

This is the best Chuck Norris movie because it is a cop thriller that doesn't rely on karate as much as telling a good story. This is beautifully shot in Chicago, and the location work is stunning. It also tells a compelling story that is compelling and full of heart. Chuck Norris is perfectly silent here in this underrated cop thriller classic.

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Yoosik Ethan O

@RT21117456 3d

This was an intense crime drama/action thriller from the 80’s. Much different from Chuck Norris’ earlier films like Forced Vengeance which were more of a vehicle to show off his karate and fighting. There isn’t much of that in this one which focuses more on the story which is quite good. Chuck Norris is low key but a really good commanding presence here and this is the kind of role he does best. A little slow at time but overall a well done film. RIP Chuck Norris. Thanks for the memories

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Tasos L

@TasosLe 4d

I think it's one of Norris' best flicks with Henry Silva as a bad guy. What more would you ask for?

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CodyZamboni Z

@CodyZamboni Jul 8

Watchable lone cop vs drug gang and police corruption actioneer, More character driven, and having a more grounded plot than most Chuck Norris movies, But the silly police robot finale undermines the gritty realism.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 May 30

A failure in 1 hour and 41 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Ronald F

@RT59759922 Apr 11

"Code of Silence" is one of the best 80`s cop 👮 movies, Andrew Davies directed it, Norris has his best role ever, there are also a bunch of familiar faces here like Pam Grier and Henry Silva, always worth a watch 😎

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Synopsis

In Chicago, honor-driven Sgt. Eddie Cusack (Chuck Norris) and his team stake out a drug exchange involving notorious drug czar Luis Camacho (Henry Silva). Cusack is caught off guard, however, when rival Mafia kingpin Tony Luna (Mike Genovese) and his disguised crew show up, unleash a torrent of gunfire on Camacho's crew and make off with both cash and cocaine. Now Cusack must fight both gangs -- and corruption in his own department -- in order to stop the drug war.

Director: Andrew Davis
Producer: Raymond Wagner
Screenwriter: Michael Butler, Dennis Shryack, Mike Gray
Distributor: Orion Pictures
Production Co: Orion Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 3, 1985, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008
Runtime: 1h 41m

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