Phoenix
In this town, the heat can kill you.
Directed by Danny Cannon
Produced by Trimark Pictures, Lakeshore Entertainment
A tense crime thriller about corrupt cops trapped in a dangerous gambling scheme, driven by greed and desperation in a morally compromised world.
Gambling fever -- along with a brutal bookie -- leads three crooked cops into a double-dealing scheme that lands them in hot water way over their heads.
Essence
Ensemble
Like Phoenix
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Phoenix
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Phoenix, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Phoenix, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Phoenix, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
