Code of Silence (1985) – A Perspective Review April 9, 20182GTAllYouCanEat, Free Field Training Podcast, Perspective Reviews - Your Favorite Movies - The Educational & Professional's Perspectives, The 2GuysTalking Podcast Series - All of Our 2GuysTalking Pop Culture-based Content in … With his usual grit and courage Chuck Norris does beat the bad guys in the end but not without a few problems on the way ! But police officers are obligated to report crime irrespective of who the offender is (Bjorkquist, B.D.2002 and para.1 197). [This includes]…failure to act when there … There is some promise at the end for another adventure and I want to read it. A code of silence is a condition in effect when a person opts to withhold what is believed to be vital or important information voluntarily or involuntarily. Essie-Marie W. Code of Silence is the first book in the series. When a stakeout marred by mob interference results in the death of an innocent bystander and a police cover-up, a Chicago detective (Chuck Norris) is forced to adhere to his own personal code of ethics in an effort to rid the Windy City of its warring crime factions and its less-than-honorable peacekeepers. Preparation ran from December 4 until December 14, 2015. ", Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2010, I'm not a big fan of Chuck Norris, but as a devotee of director Andrew Davis, I approached "Code of Silence" and was pleased to find that the same methods that would later benefit fellow action stars Harrison Ford (in. ) CODE OF SILENCE is a song written by Bruce Springsteen and Joe Grushecky and released on Grushecky's 2006 album A Good Life. Trailer. Love this film had to buy a new one as the old one wore out beautiful story and the action is great. By using our many voices to tell our stories, we aim to create change and protect vulnerable youth from abuse. From its production style to its soundtrack, Chicago setting, and the five cast members playing similar roles in both movies (the most prominent of which is the villainous Henry Silva, ), "Code of Silence" seems to have been the ground-layer to a style that director Davis felt comfortable sticking with for a while. Norris plays Sgt. One employee, operating alone, can foster a Code of Silence. Many great action scenes involving Chuck demonstrating his martial arts skills and gun play as well. I have seen this film several times and never tire of seeing it. The first part of shooting ran from December 15 until December 18, 2015. . Bruce Springsteen participated in the recording of this track, sharing lead vocals and playing guitar. Action | Crime & Thrillers | 1985 R 101 min CC (3,814) 68% FRESH. The National Institute of Ethics released a comprehensive report that revealed the reality of the Code of Silence in law enforcement. Gr 6–8—A well-written and well-plotted tale about friendship, trust, and doing the right thing. After revisiting a couple of them I was overtly impressed... this one, however did not disappoint. would be, but Norris' gravitating presence is so strong that it doesn't need to be backed up by a lot of chatter or karate kicks. General CommentWhen you become a SUPERSTAR, and everybody recognizes you; When they dig in your dirt to find out who knows what, there is still a small private garden they can't step on.This very tiny intimate part no one can put their hands on, needs a code of silence. There are parts of the city where the code of silence is so strong that police don't even bother questioning the residents there. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2020, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2010. Police officers, unlike any other group of workers, must believe in and trust their fellow officers with, not only their lives, but with their futures. If you have never seen a Norris movie I would highly recommend you start with this one. Break the cops' code of silence. 4 solid STARS for the gritty urban police saga CODE OF SILENCE. Code of Silence is a 1985 American action film directed by Andrew Davis, and starring Chuck Norris, Henry Silva, Dennis Farina and Molly Hagan. BOTTOM LINE: This is a pretty damn good little movie, with just enough traditional Norris kick-punchery to satisfy his hardcore fans while also offering crime drama enthusiasts an intelligent and engrossing story. He speaks of anger, of danger, of madness, of mistakes you had to pay for. It made Norris an above-reproach ultra-righteous man on an island of piety. a gritty, realistic (for the most part) crime story about honor, sacrifice, truth & personal integrity, and the sometimes high cost of doing what's right, instead of what's easy or convenient. And the story, not to mention the sub-plots and characterisation, are far better than many of his films. 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