Bad Lieutenant (1992) Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray

Bad Lieutenant (1992) is a gritty neo-noir crime drama directed by Abel Ferrara, featuring a raw and unflinching performance by Harvey Keitel. The film delves deep into themes of sin, redemption, and the human capacity for self-destruction.

Keitel portrays an unnamed New York City police lieutenant whose life is spiraling out of control due to severe drug addiction, gambling debts, and rampant abuse of power. As he investigates the brutal rape of a young nun, who astonishingly forgives her attackers, the lieutenant is forced to confront his own moral decay. This encounter propels him on a turbulent journey toward potential redemption, culminating in a controversial act of forgiveness that mirrors the nun’s own. 

The film is renowned for its stark portrayal of urban decay and moral ambiguity, with Keitel delivering a performance that is both harrowing and deeply human. Ferrara’s direction eschews conventional crime-solving narratives, instead offering a character study that challenges viewers to grapple with complex ethical questions.