Impulse (1990)
Release Year: 1990
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Tentação Perigosa, Double Jeu, Pelottava houkutus, Parormisi, A bűn vonzásában
Director: Sondra Locke
Writer: John DeMarco, Leigh Chapman
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Albert S. Ruddy
Executive_Producer: Dan Kolsrud
Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget: 9.000.000
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: drug dealer, female police officer, neo-noir, policewoman, vice squad, woman director
Story
In 'Impulse,' Lottie Mason, a dedicated female police officer working undercover as a prostitute on the streets of Los Angeles, navigates the treacherous world of vice and drugs while trying to maintain her personal integrity. Caught between her role as a decoy for predators and her relationships with colleagues, she finds herself entangled in a web of murder and deceit. While assisting District Attorney Stan in setting up a drug buy with an informant, Lottie discovers mutual attraction, further complicating her professional life. Lieutenant Joe Morgan harbors romantic feelings towards Lottie, but she finds him repulsive. As the plot thickens, Lottie must balance her duties as an officer and her desire for justice, all while trying to preserve her own safety amidst the city's criminal underbelly.
Summary
'Impulse,' a neo-noir thriller directed by Sondra Locke in 1990, explores the complex life of its titular character, Lottie Mason. Set in the gritty streets of Los Angeles, this film delves into the challenges faced by female police officers working undercover in the vice squad. 'Impulse' offers a compelling narrative about navigating personal and professional boundaries while immersed in the dangerous world of drugs and crime. The film stands out as one of the few directed by women during its time, providing a unique perspective on the traditionally male-dominated genre of noir thrillers.
