Law and Disorder

Law and Disorder

Laugh until it hurts.

1974 · 104 min · ★ 5.0 · Comedy, Crime

In crime ridden New York of the seventies two cops have had enough and decide to take justice into their own hands. Things turn exciting and humorous as no hoodlum goes safe.

Directed by Ivan Passer · Written by Kenneth Harris Fishman

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