Deep Cover
“There's a thin line between catching a criminal... and becoming one.”
Synopsis
Black police officer Russell Stevens applies for a special anti-drug squad which targets the highest boss of cocaine delivery to LA—the Colombian foreign minister's nephew. Russell works his way up from the bottom undercover, until he reaches the boss.
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Deep Cover (Modern Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-01
Top Cast
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Laurence Fishburne
Russell Stevens Jr. / John Hull
Jeff Goldblum
David Jason
Victoria Dillard
Betty McCutcheon
Gregory Sierra
Felix Barbosa
Clarence Williams III
Taft
René Assa
Guzman
Alex Colon
Molto
Roger Guenveur Smith
Eddie
Sydney Lassick
Gopher
Kamala Lopez
Belinda Chacon
Julio Oscar Mechoso
Hernandez
Glynn Turman
Russell Stevens Sr.
James T. Morris
Ivy
Sandra Gould
Mrs. G.
Charles Martin Smith
Gerald Carver
Lira Angel
Bijoux
Bruce Paul Barbour
Policeman
Bilal Bashir
Rapper's Musician
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 13, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.08x
+$8.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Duke
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Bean, Michael Tolkin
- Original Score
- Michel Colombier
- Original Title
- Deep Cover
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $16.6M
- Production Studios
- Image Organization, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Duke
Henry Bean, Michael Tolkin
Michel Colombier
Bojan Bazelli
John Carter
David Streit, Henry Bean, Pierre David
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Duke
Director
Michel Colombier
Original Music Composer
Bojan Bazelli
Director of Photography
Henry Bean
Screenplay
Pamela B. Warner
Production Design
Arline Burks Gant
Costume Design
John Carter
Editor
Michael Tolkin
Screenplay
Henry Bean
Producer
Pierre David
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deep Cover
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deep Cover about?
Black police officer Russell Stevens applies for a special anti-drug squad which targets the highest boss of cocaine delivery to LA—the Colombian foreign minister's nephew. Russell works his way up from the bottom undercover, until he reaches the boss.
Who directed Deep Cover?
Deep Cover was directed by Bill Duke.
Who stars in Deep Cover?
The principal cast of Deep Cover includes Laurence Fishburne, Jeff Goldblum, Victoria Dillard, Gregory Sierra, Clarence Williams III.
When was Deep Cover released and how long is it?
Deep Cover was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Deep Cover?
Deep Cover had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $16.6M at the worldwide box office (2.08 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Deep Cover?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deep Cover was composed by Michel Colombier.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deep Cover?
Deep Cover holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).