: Originally conceived as a Dirty Harry sequel, it was rejected for being too dark and violent. It features legendary "over-the-top" moments, including a sword fight with telephone books used as armor.
: Nick Styles (Denzel Washington) , a cocky beat cop who becomes a media sensation after a daring public arrest of a dangerous hitman. Seven years later, he is a successful Assistant District Attorney with a perfect family and a bright political future. Ricochet (1991)
is an intense, "unhinged" urban action thriller that marks a unique, gritty chapter in Denzel Washington's early career. Directed by Russell Mulcahy ( Highlander ) and written by Steven E. de Souza ( Die Hard ), it’s a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse that pushes 90s action tropes to their absolute limits. The Plot: A Rise to Power vs. a Descent into Revenge : Originally conceived as a Dirty Harry sequel,