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Plainclothes

7.2/10

Rating

97 min

Runtime

2025

Release Year

Carmen Emmi

Director

Cast

Tom Blyth, Russell Tovey, Amy Forsyth, Maria Dizzia, Christian Cooke

Quick Synopsis

Set in 1990s New York City, the story follows an undercover police officer tasked with identifying and arresting gay men as part of a sting operation. During his assignment, he unexpectedly forms a meaningful and intimate bond with one of the men he is supposed to target. As their relationship grows, the officer faces increasing pressure from his department to complete the arrests, forcing him to struggle with conflicting feelings between his professional responsibilities and his personal emotions.

Detailed Synopsis of Plainclothes

In 1990s New York, an undercover police officer receives an assignment to lure and arrest gay men. However, he's surprised to discover a scintillating connection with one of his targets. As their secret connection deepens and internal pressure to deliver arrests intensifies, he finds himself torn between duty and desire.

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