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Code of Silence

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In Chicago, honor-driven Sgt. Eddie Cusack (Chuck Norris) and his team stake out a drug exchange involving notorious drug czar Luis Comacho (Henry Silva). Cusack is caught off guard, however, when rival Mafia kingpin Tony Luna (Mike Genovese) and his disguised crew show up, unleash a torrent of gunfire on Comacho's crew and make off with both cash and cocaine. Now Cusack must fight both gangs -- and corruption in his own department -- in order to stop the drug war.
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Trevor Johnston Time Out 06/28/2018
A better than usual entry in the glum Norris filmography. Go to Full Review
Paul Attanasio Washington Post 01/02/2018
Norris has all the charisma of a railroad tie... Go to Full Review
Variety Staff Variety 03/26/2009
Actually quite good for the type. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 05/23/2025
3/4
Code of Silence progresses into a midsection and second half suffused with memorable digressions and set-pieces... Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 09/18/2021
3/4
As an actor, Chuck Norris might possess all the dramatic range of a bowling ball, but he's been suitably stoic on many occasions, and his role here proves to be a particularly snug fit. Go to Full Review
Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 02/24/2021
3/5
‘the late Chuck Norris broke out to mainstream audiences with this tough, cop-corruption thriller…a good copoganda movie that sets a maverick amongst lawless lawmakers…’ Go to Full Review
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Johnathon W @Hoppynsc 2d Better than average Chuck Norris film thanks to Andrew Davis's crisp direction and a more serious story, at least until the end. Norris is solid but not extraordinary as the lead, playing an honest cop trying to stop a gang war even when his fellow cops turn against him. He gets nice support from the rest of the cast, especially Henry Silva as a mob boss while Dennis Farina as his partner. Behind the camera, Andrew Davis makes a solid drama, balancing police corruption and mob violence, while also making great use of Chicago. However, it falls apart a bit at the end, turning into a crazy shoot out. Overall, solid watch but not perfect. See more Vincent S @Vin_E_At_The_Movies Mar 27 This is the best Chuck Norris movie because it is a cop thriller that doesn't rely on karate as much as telling a good story. This is beautifully shot in Chicago, and the location work is stunning. It also tells a compelling story that is compelling and full of heart. Chuck Norris is perfectly silent here in this underrated cop thriller classic. See more Yoosik Ethan O @RT21117456 Mar 24 This was an intense crime drama/action thriller from the 80’s. Much different from Chuck Norris’ earlier films like Forced Vengeance which were more of a vehicle to show off his karate and fighting. There isn’t much of that in this one which focuses more on the story which is quite good. Chuck Norris is low key but a really good commanding presence here and this is the kind of role he does best. A little slow at time but overall a well done film. RIP Chuck Norris. Thanks for the memories See more Tasos L @TasosLe Mar 23 I think it's one of Norris' best flicks with Henry Silva as a bad guy. What more would you ask for? See more CodyZamboni Z @CodyZamboni 07/08/2025 Watchable lone cop vs drug gang and police corruption actioneer, More character driven, and having a more grounded plot than most Chuck Norris movies, But the silly police robot finale undermines the gritty realism. See more Stephen C @bob25009 05/30/2025 A failure in 1 hour and 41 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis In Chicago, honor-driven Sgt. Eddie Cusack (Chuck Norris) and his team stake out a drug exchange involving notorious drug czar Luis Comacho (Henry Silva). Cusack is caught off guard, however, when rival Mafia kingpin Tony Luna (Mike Genovese) and his disguised crew show up, unleash a torrent of gunfire on Comacho's crew and make off with both cash and cocaine. Now Cusack must fight both gangs -- and corruption in his own department -- in order to stop the drug war.
Director
Andrew Davis
Producer
Raymond Wagner
Screenwriter
Michael Butler, Dennis Shryack, Mike Gray
Distributor
Orion Pictures
Production Co
Orion Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 3, 1985, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Runtime
1h 41m
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