An unconventional undercover Chicago cop and his partner are recruited to commit the murder of a New Orleans criminal kingpin.
Cinematography
New Orleans humidity practically drips off the screen—sticky, gorgeous noir.
Acting
Kim Basinger walks the razor's edge between victim and femme fatale.
Direction
Richard Pearce brings documentary grit to steamy genre thrills.
Director
Richard Pearce
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