Report to the Commissioner

Report to the Commissioner

No One Knew She Was An Undercover Policewoman. Including The Detective Who Killed Her.

Directed by Milton Katselas

Produced by Frankovich Productions, United Artists

1975112 min6.6 / 10

A morally murky crime thriller about deception and institutional failure, where an undercover cop's death exposes the dangers of secrecy and miscommunication within law enforcement.

Police officer Patty Butler, alias "Chicklet," is the live-in girlfriend of Thomas 'Stick' Henderson to gather evidence. Detective Bo Lockley is instructed to try to find her, not knowing she's also a cop.

Questions people ask

  • Is Report to the Commissioner scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Does Report to the Commissioner end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Report to the Commissioner violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Report to the Commissioner sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is Report to the Commissioner easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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51/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity30

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise81

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Report to the Commissioner, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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