Abel Ferrara's dark cop drama got released in its original NC-17 edition on DVD and VHS. But there's also an edited R-rated version available on VHS that misses out several of the more or less explicit sex scenes, the rape sequence of the nun and more critical plot elements. The R-rated version features instead another version that can't be seen in the NC-17 version.
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 and redemption.
What was the budget for Bad Lieutenant?
$1 million
How much did Bad Lieutenant earn at the worldwide box office?
$2.04 million
How much did Bad Lieutenant earn at the US box office?
$2 million
What is Bad Lieutenant rated?
NC-17
What genre is Bad Lieutenant?
Crime Drama, Crime, Drama, and Thriller
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