what is the movie snake eyes 1998 about

The 1998 movie "Snake Eyes" is a mystery thriller directed by Brian De Palma. It stars Nicolas Cage as Rick Santoro, a corrupt and flamboyant Atlantic City police detective. The story takes place during a boxing match where the U.S. Secretary of Defense Charles Kirkland is assassinated. Santoro, attending the fight along with his best friend Kevin Dunne, a U.S. Navy Commander, investigates the assassination. As the investigation unfolds, Santoro uncovers a complex conspiracy involving match-fixing, fake missile defense tests, and political motives. Kevin Dunne is revealed as the mastermind behind the assassination plot. Amidst a hurricane and mounting danger, Santoro tries to protect Julia Costello, a key witness who holds the truth. The film explores themes of corruption, betrayal, and conspiracy, culminating in a dramatic climax with Santoro facing the consequences of his own corruption.