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Raw Nerve 1999

★ 4.36 votes105 min📅 1999-09-16

"Fully Exposed And Out Of Control..."

Raw Nerve (1999), a gripping neo-noir thriller from director Avi Nesher, plunges viewers into a descent of paranoia and violence as a jaded cop's grip on reality slips away.

Director: Avi Nesher

Cast

Mario Van Peebles
Mario Van Peebles
Detective Blair Valdez
Nicollette Sheridan
Nicollette Sheridan
Izabel Sauvestre
Zach Galligan
Zach Galligan
Ethan Lang
Monica Trombetta
Monica Trombetta
Maria Bauer
Cheryl 'Salt' James
Cheryl 'Salt' James
Detective Valerie Sanchez
Scott Getlin
Detective Richie Zola
John Griesemer
John Griesemer
H. Mackey
Cari Stahler
Officer Agnes Copland
Benard Cummings
Captain Phil Moore
Steven Randazzo
Steven Randazzo
Captain Starr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Raw Nerve (1999) about?

Raw Nerve follows a troubled cop whose grip on sanity slips as he drags his ex-partner and girlfriend into a dangerous world of arson, robbery, and murder. The film tracks his unraveling psyche and the consequences of his reckless obsession with justice.

Who directed Raw Nerve?

Avi Nesher directed Raw Nerve (1999), bringing a sharp eye for tension and character drama to the neo-noir thriller.

Who stars in Raw Nerve?

Mario Van Peebles leads the cast alongside Nicollette Sheridan and Zach Galligan, with Monica Trombetta and Cheryl 'Salt' James rounding out the ensemble.

Is Raw Nerve (1999) worth watching?

Though unrated, Raw Nerve delivers a gritty, suspenseful ride with strong performances and a tense atmosphere. Fans of crime thrillers will appreciate its dark tone, even if it's not for the faint of heart.

How long is Raw Nerve?

Raw Nerve has a runtime of 105 minutes.

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About Raw Nerve (1999) — A Cop's Descent into Crime and Madness

Raw Nerve (1999), a gripping neo-noir thriller from director Avi Nesher, plunges viewers into a descent of paranoia and violence as a jaded cop's grip on reality slips away. When the disgraced officer lures his ex-partner and current girlfriend into a volatile spiral of arson, theft, and murder, the line between justice and chaos blurs beyond recognition. With its pulsing atmosphere of tension and moral decay, the film explores obsession, vengeance, and the fractured psyche of a man spiraling out of control.

Mario Van Peebles stars as the unraveling protagonist, supported by Nicollette Sheridan and Zach Galligan in roles that heighten the film's combustible mix of personal and professional ruin. Shrouded in the neon-lit shadows of crime cinema, Raw Nerve delivers a raw, unfiltered look at betrayal and desperation, where every alliance is a potential trap and every decision could be fatal.