Dead Bang (1989): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1989, Dead Bang is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 105 minutes. “For one cop this isn't just a case. It's a war.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Los Angeles homicide detective Jerry Beck searches for the murderer who killed a police officer on Christmas Eve. The investigation takes Beck inside the violent world of hate groups and white supremacists, who are hatching a deadly plot to attack even more innocent people. Beck must also confront his own personal demons, including his growing problem with alcohol, if he wants to track down and stop the violent neo-Nazis before it is too late.

Who’s in it. Dead Bang stars Don Johnson as Jerry Beck, Penelope Ann Miller as Linda Kimble, William Forsythe as Arthur Kressler and Bob Balaban as Elliott Webley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Dead Bang has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Bang page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dead Bang tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.