Dead Badge (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1995, Dead Badge is an action and crime film directed by Douglas Barr, running about 95 minutes. “A clean cop. A corrupt precinct. The bad blood is about to boil.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a cop dies, his shield goes back on duty. They call it a "dead badge" - a way to honor a fallen officer. Badge #2424 used to belong to Many Torres - a cop who died of a heroin O.D. Now it belongs to Dan Sampson... and it's haunting him.
Who’s in it. Dead Badge stars Brian Wimmer as Dan Sampson, M. Emmet Walsh as Sergeant Miller Hoskins, James B. Sikking as Wheeler / Aaron Feld and Yaphet Kotto as Captain Hunt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Dead Badge sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Badge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Badge 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Badge (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dead Badge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dead Badge worth watching?
- Dead Badge holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dead Badge?
- Dead Badge stars Brian Wimmer, M. Emmet Walsh, James B. Sikking, Yaphet Kotto and Marta DuBois.
- When was Dead Badge released?
- Dead Badge was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.