What are the key story phases in Dark Blue?

The story of Dark Blue progresses through these phases: The Corrupt Foundation, Blood in the Alleys, Riots and Betrayal, The Final Confession.

How does Dark Blue end?

In the final act ("The Final Confession"): Perry captures the remaining robber and arrives at his promotion. He publicly exposes the corruption, implicates Van Meter, and accepts his fate to cleanse the department.

Dark Blue (2002) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Dark Blue
Genre: crime, drama, thriller
Released: 2002
Rating: 6.2

Plot Analysis Summary

A corrupt LAPD sergeant navigates moral decay, betrayal, and systemic rot during the 1992 Los Angeles riots.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Corrupt Foundation

Blood in the Alleys

Riots and Betrayal

The Final Confession

Set during the Rodney King riots, a robbery homicide investigation triggers a series of events that will cause a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics.

Directed by

Ron Shelton

Key Cast

Kurt Russell — Eldon Perry
Scott Speedman — Bobby Keough
Michael Michele — Beth Williamson
Brendan Gleeson — Jack van Meter
Ving Rhames — Arthur Holland

Rating: 6.2/10 (390 votes)