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Colors (1988)

70,000 gang members. One million guns. Two cops.

ActionCrimeDramaThriller

A confident young cop is shown the ropes by a veteran partner in the dangerous gang-controlled barrios of Los Angeles, where the gang culture is enforced by the colors the members wear.

Release Date
April 15, 1988
Runtime
2h 0m
Rating
6.5/10 (537 votes)

Director: Dennis Hopper

Cast: Sean Penn, Robert Duvall, María Conchita Alonso, Randy Brooks, Grand L. Bush, Don Cheadle, Gerardo Mejía, Glenn Plummer

Production: Orion Pictures
police brutalitypoliceghettodelinquencyeast los angelesganggang membermexican americanangryaggressive
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Budget
$6M
Revenue
$47M
Full Cast (80 people)

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kevin2019 - 5/10

"Colors" primarily contents itself with concentrating upon the lethal gun and gang culture that permeates and blights the inner cities of America which young men and women devote their lives to as a means of survival on the streets instead of endeavouring to better themselves by accomplishing something more socially worthwhile. The instantly forgettable story and characters always seem to be langu...

June 20, 2024

Colors

Colors

70,000 gang members. One million guns. Two cops.

70,000 gang members. One million guns. Two cops.

6.5
120 min

A confident young cop is shown the ropes by a veteran partner in the dangerous gang-controlled barrios of Los Angeles, where the gang culture is enforced by the colors the members wear.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date4/15/1988
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Cast

Sean Penn

as Danny McGavin

Robert Duvall

as Bob Hodges

María Conchita Alonso

as Louisa Gomez

Randy Brooks

as Ron Delaney

Grand L. Bush

as Larry Sylvester

Don Cheadle

as Rocket

Gerardo Mejía

as Bird

Glenn Plummer

as High Top

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colors about?

A confident young cop is shown the ropes by a veteran partner in the dangerous gang-controlled barrios of Los Angeles, where the gang culture is enforced by the colors the members wear.

How long is Colors?

2h 0m

When was Colors released?

April 15, 1988

Who directed Colors?

Dennis Hopper

Who stars in Colors?

Sean Penn, Robert Duvall, María Conchita Alonso

What genre is Colors?

Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

What is Colors rated?

R