Bad Lieutenant vs The Usual Suspects
The Usual Suspects has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7/10 for Bad Lieutenant). Bad Lieutenant is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 1h 46m. Bad Lieutenant is the older of the two (1992 against 1995). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Bad Lieutenant | The Usual Suspects | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 1992 | 1995 |
| Length | 1h 36m | 1h 46m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Abel Ferrara | Bryan Singer |
| Main cast | Paul Calderon, Harvey Keitel, Brian McElroy, Frankie Acciarito, Peggy Gormley | Kevin Pollak, Giancarlo Esposito, Benicio del Toro, Dan Hedaya, Kevin Spacey |
Synopsis
Bad Lieutenant
While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness.
The Usual Suspects
Held in an L.A. interrogation room, Verbal Kint attempts to convince the feds that a mythic crime lord, Keyser Soze, not only exists, but was also responsible for drawing him and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro harbor – leaving few survivors. Verbal lures his interrogators with an incredible story of the crime lord's almost supernatural prowess.
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