Rush (1991)
Release Year: 1991
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Fieberhaft, Rush - Uma Viagem ao Inferno, Fieberhaft - Undercover in der Drogenhölle, Hasta el límite, I synitheia pou skotonei
Director: Lili Fini Zanuck
Writer: Kim Wozencraft, Peter Dexter
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Richard D. Zanuck
Co_Producer: Gary Daigler
Companies: MGM-Pathé Communications, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, The Zanuck Company
Budget: 17.000.000
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Keywords
Keywords: addiction, assignment, cocaine, cold turkey, dealer, drugs, frantic, heroin, investigation, love, narcotics cop, paranoia, suspenseful, texas, theft, undercover cop
Story
Undercover narcotics cop Jim Raynor teams up with inexperienced but tough policewoman Kristen Cates on a deep cover assignment to take down notorious drug lord Gaines in Texas. As they infiltrate his operation, they become personally involved with drugs themselves, falling into addiction and a romantic relationship. Struggling with their own dependencies, they attempt to gather evidence against Gaines, ultimately resorting to using false evidence in court after failing to get what they need.
Summary
Rush is a suspenseful 1991 film directed by Lili Fini Zanuck, set in Texas during the mid-70s. It follows experienced undercover narcotics cop Jim Raynor and his new partner Kristen Cates as they work together to dismantle a flourishing drug trade. The story explores their descent into addiction and its impact on their professionalism and relationship, making it a gritty portrayal of the challenges faced by undercover cops in the line of duty.
