Colors (1988) movie poster

Colors (1988)

"70,000 gang members. One million guns. Two cops."
ThumbScore
👍 73%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 70% (RT: 75%, MC: 66) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
2h
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (525 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
75%
Metacritic
66
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
Glenn Plummer as High Top
Most people think so. 73% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 525 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 70%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Dennis Hopper cited several classic action films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The iconic poster for Colors was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Colors is a 1988 action, crime, drama film directed by Dennis Hopper. 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. The film has been rated by 525 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, Colors delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Colors (1988) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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