In this episode of Our Hero De Niro, we dive into James Mangold's 1997 crime drama Cop Land, a film that's more of a Sylvester Stallone showcase than a Robert De Niro vehicle. We break down the movie's tight storytelling, its stacked cast of '90s heavyweights, and its neo-Western themes, while also discussing Stallone's surprising performance as a quiet, overlooked sheriff in a town full of corrupt cops. We analyze the film's commentary on police corruption, its use of violence, and whether its brisk runtime does justice to the story. Wikipedia page for Cop Land. Films recommended this episode:

• Demolition Man
• Creed

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