Officer Down

Officer Down is a 2013 American action film directed by Brian A. Miller. Stephen Dorff plays a corrupt cop who seeks redemption.

This article is about the 2013 film. For the novel, see Officer Down (novel).
Not to be confused with Officer Downe (film).
Officer Down
Directed byBrian A. Miller
Written byJohn Chase
Starring
Music byJerome Dillon
Edited byBob Mori
Release date
  • January 18, 2013 (2013-01-18)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$1,463 (US)[1]

Plot

While investigating a crime spree against young women, a police officer (Dorff) seeks redemption.

Cast

Development

The film was first announced on May 3, 2011. Filming began later that week in Connecticut. The film's screenplay was written by John Chase and it is directed by Brian A Miller.[2] Locations where the movie was filmed include Roberto's Restaurant on State St, Fairfield Ave and inside a new apartment complex also located on Fairfield Ave, in Bridgeport CT.[3] The first images from the set were revealed on May 6, 2011.[4]

At the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, it was announced that the film would be distributed by Anchor Bay.[5][6] The film's official poster was also revealed at the Cannes Film Festival.[7]

Release

Anchor Bay gave it a limited release on January 18, 2013, and it grossed $1,463 in the US.[1]

Reception

Mark Olsen of the Los Angeles Times called it "an overstuffed story that comes off not as layered but rather as an unfocused jumble".[8]

References
  1. "Officer Down (2013)". The Numbers. Retrieved 2018-01-26.
  2. Fleming, Mike (2011-05-03). "David Boreanaz Set For Indie 'Officer Down'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
  3. "David Boreanaz begins filming 'Officer Down' in Bridgeport, CT". Onlocationvacations.com. 2011-05-09. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
  4. "David Boreanaz Spotted Filming Officer Down in Connecticut - Bones". Wetpaint.com. 2011-05-06. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
  5. "Cannes 2012: Anchor Bay Takes Two Action Movies, 'Officer Down' and 'Pawn'". The Hollywood Reporter. 2012-05-22. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
  6. Kay, Jeremy (2012-05-22). "Anchor Bay, Red Sea strike deals on Officer Down, Pawn | News | Screen". Screendaily.com. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
  7. "STRUCK BY LIGHTNING and WHITE HOUSE TAKEN Posters from Cannes". Collider. 2012-05-24. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
  8. Olsen, Mark (2013-01-17). "Review: 'Officer Down' trapped in a jumbled story". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2018-01-26.
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