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The Mod Squad (1999)

The Mod Squad poster
Directed by
Scott Silver
Genre
action film, crime film, thriller film, mystery film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 32m
Rated
R
Rating
4.4 of 10 from 136 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

Three young criminals agree to work undercover for the police to stay out of prison. They take on dangerous assignments that test their loyalty and survival skills.

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What happens

The Mod Squad is a 1999 American action thriller film directed by Scott Silver, based on the television show of the same name. Starring Claire Danes, Omar Epps, and Giovanni Ribisi, the film follows a trio of young criminals who work for the police to avoid jail time. Released by Metro Goldwyn Mayer on March 26, 1999, it was panned by critics and was a box office bomb, grossing only $15.4 million out of its $21 million budget. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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