In a dangerous world of mystery and intrigue, she’s going undercover searching for truth! From Sidney Lumet, the legendary director of 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and The Verdict comes this crime drama about tough New York City cop Emily Eden (Melanie Griffith, Working Girl), who goes undercover to investigate the murder of a member of a closely-knit Hasidic community. Her search for the truth takes her into a secret world of unwritten laws and unspoken power—a world where the only way out is deeper in. Delivering edge-of-your-seat excitement that won’t let you go, this action-packed thriller is sure to entertain you with its sizzling star power, electrifying story and non-stop surprises! The stellar cast includes Eric Thal (The Puppet Masters), John Pankow (To Live and Die in L.A.), Mia Sara (Legend), Tracy Pollan (TV’s Family Ties), Lee Richardson (Prizzi’s Honor), Jake Weber (Dawn of the Dead) and James Gandolfini (TV’s The Sopranos). Written and co-produced by Robert J. Avrech (Body Double). Special Features: -NEW Audio Commentary by Screenwriter Robert J. Avrech -Theatrical Trailer
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Sidney Lumet's A Stranger Among Us is an interesting early-90s crime drama, with Melanie Griffith as a New York cop going undercover in a Brooklyn Hasidic community. It's more of a character story than a thriller, and an early James Gandolfini role is a fun bonus.
Kino's Blu-ray has a clean, natural 1080p picture with a nice film look, and the DTS-HD 2.0 stereo track keeps the dialogue clear. Kino also added a new commentary with screenwriter Robert J. Avrech, which the older Mill Creek disc di...
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