Romeo Is Bleeding 1993
"The story of a cop who wanted it bad and got it worse."
In Peter Medak's gritty neo-noir thriller *Romeo Is Bleeding (1993)*, a morally bankrupt detective crosses the line from corruption to outright obsession when he sets his sights on a captivating and deadly Russian assassin.
Director: Peter Medak
Cast
Gary Oldman
Jack Grimaldi
Lena Olin
Mona Demarkov
Annabella Sciorra
Natalie Grimaldi
Juliette Lewis
Sheri
Roy Scheider
Don Falcone
David Proval
Scully
Will Patton
Martie
Larry Joshua
Joey
James Cromwell
Cage
Wallace Wood
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Romeo Is Bleeding (1993) about?
This crime-drenched drama follows a morally compromised detective who decides to eliminate a seductive Russian assassin—only to find himself ensnared in a deadly web of his own making. His plan quickly unravels, leaving him trapped between lust, betrayal, and his own self-destructive impulses.
Who directed Romeo Is Bleeding?
Peter Medak, the acclaimed director behind dark character studies like *The Changeling*, helmed this razor-sharp neo-noir.
Who stars in Romeo Is Bleeding?
The film features powerhouse performances from Gary Oldman, Lena Olin, Annabella Sciorra, Juliette Lewis, and Roy Scheider.
Is Romeo Is Bleeding (1993) worth watching?
If you crave moody, high-stakes crime dramas with complex antiheroes and electric chemistry between leads, *Romeo Is Bleeding* delivers. While it's not a mainstream hit, its raw intensity and Oldman's chilling performance make it a cult favorite worth tracking down.
How long is Romeo Is Bleeding?
The film runs for 100 minutes, packing a tight, tense narrative into its concise runtime.
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About Romeo Is Bleeding (1993) — A Corrupt Cop's Fatal Obsession in a Neo-Noir Thriller
In Peter Medak's gritty neo-noir thriller *Romeo Is Bleeding (1993)*, a morally bankrupt detective crosses the line from corruption to outright obsession when he sets his sights on a captivating and deadly Russian assassin. What begins as a calculated act of self-preservation spirals into a high-stakes game of betrayal, seduction, and violence, where every move brings the cop closer to his own destruction. The film drips with atmosphere, blending hard-boiled crime elements with a twisted romantic edge, as Lena Olin's enigmatic hit-woman and Gary Oldman's desperate cop navigate a world where trust is a luxury and bullets are the only language.
The chemistry between Oldman and Olin crackles with tension, while Annabella Sciorra and Juliette Lewis deliver standout performances as women caught in the crossfire. Medak crafts a tale of greed and fatal attraction, where the line between hunter and prey blurs with every passing minute. *Romeo Is Bleeding* is a pulse-pounding descent into the underbelly of desire and danger, where even the smartest players become pawns in their own downfall.
