Let Sleeping Cops Lie

Let Sleeping Cops Lie

97 mins | Crime | Nov. 10, 1988

This movie tells the story of a group of right-wing cops have begun carrying out vigilante justice on drug dealers and other crime figures who might otherwise avoid punishment for their misdeeds. Police inspector Grindel (Delon) understands the feelings which motivate these deeds, but does not approve. However, he is not highly motivated to put an end to the group's activities until it begins to appear that they are now attacking fellow cops for reasons which are unclear.

Let Sleeping Cops Lie

97 mins | Crime | Nov. 10, 1988

Let Sleeping Cops Lie
This movie tells the story of a group of right-wing cops have begun carrying out vigilante justice on drug dealers and other crime figures who might otherwise avoid punishment for their misdeeds. Police inspector Grindel (Delon) understands the feelings which motivate these deeds, but does not approve. However, he is not highly motivated to put an end to the group's activities until it begins to appear that they are now attacking fellow cops for reasons which are unclear.
IMDb rating 5.5
Producers
Original title Ne réveillez pas un flic qui dort
Directors José Pinheiro
Writers

Cast

Alain Delon

as Commissaire Eugène Grindel

Michel Serrault

as Roger Scatti

Patrick Catalifo

as Peret

Xavier Deluc

as Lutz

Raymond Gérôme

as chief inspector Cazalières

Bernard Farcy

as Inspector Latueva

Serge Reggiani

as Le Stéphanois