dragged across concrete

"Dragged Across Concrete" is a 2018 neo-noir crime thriller film directed and written by S. Craig Zahler. The story revolves around two police detectives who are suspended after a video of their aggressive tactics is leaked to the media. Faced with financial difficulties, the officers dive into the criminal underworld, encountering unexpected dangers. The film stars Mel Gibson, Vince Vaughn, and Tory Kittles, and explores themes of police brutality and morality. It has a runtime of about 2 hours and 38 minutes and premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in 2018 before being released in theaters and on demand in 2019. The film received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for Mel Gibson's performance and its dark, slow-burning narrative style.