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Down 'n Dirty (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 2

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Released in 2001, Down 'n Dirty is an action film directed by Fred Williamson, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. Dakota Smith is an experienced policeman with a problem: his partner was shot dead, and corrupt cops are responsible. Dak's investigation leads him to widespread corruption in the department, as well as a corrupt district attorney. Smith finds an unlikely ally in timid photographer Nick Gleem. While Gleem unearths clues about the bad guys, Dak fends off attacks on his own life. While he's not in gun battles with these local villains, divorced father Dak has no shortage of lady friends to keep him happy.

Who’s in it. Down 'n Dirty stars Fred Williamson as Dakota Smith, Bubba Smith as Det. Jerry Cale, Gary Busey as D. A. Mickey Casey and Tony Lo Bianco as Det. Dan Ward, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Down 'n Dirty has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Down 'n Dirty page.

If you liked it. Fans of Down 'n Dirty 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 Down 'n Dirty (2001)?
In US, Down 'n Dirty is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Down 'n Dirty worth watching?
Down 'n Dirty holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Down 'n Dirty?
Down 'n Dirty stars Fred Williamson, Bubba Smith, Gary Busey, Tony Lo Bianco and Beverly Johnson.
When was Down 'n Dirty released?
Down 'n Dirty was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.