The Seven Five

The Seven Five

In 1980's Brooklyn, The Most Dangerous Gangsters Were New York City Cops.

Directed by Tiller Russell

Produced by All3Media America, Belfort Entertainment

2015104 min7.3 / 10

A grim documentary exposé of systemic police corruption in 1980s Brooklyn, built on cynicism, institutional betrayal, and the moral rot of those sworn to protect.

Meet the dirtiest cop in NYC history. Michael Dowd stole money and dealt drugs while patrolling the streets of '80s Brooklyn.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Seven Five end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.

  • Is The Seven Five easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is The Seven Five sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is The Seven Five scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The Seven Five violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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88/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity88

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Surprise96

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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