Cop Land
“No One Is Above The Law.”
Synopsis
Freddy Heflin is the sheriff of a place everyone calls “Cop Land” — a small and seemingly peaceful town populated by the big city police officers he’s long admired. Yet something ugly is taking place behind the town’s peaceful facade. And when Freddy uncovers a massive, deadly conspiracy among these local residents, he is forced to take action and make a dangerous choice between protecting his idols and upholding the law.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Josh Olson on COP LAND
Type: Featurette • Published 2017-12-11
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Sylvester Stallone
Sheriff Freddy Heflin
Harvey Keitel
Ray Donlan
Ray Liotta
Gary "Figgsy" Figgis
Robert De Niro
Lt. Moe Tilden
Peter Berg
Joey Randone
Janeane Garofalo
Deputy Cindy Betts
Robert Patrick
Jack Rucker
Michael Rapaport
Murray "Superboy" Babitch
Annabella Sciorra
Liz Randone
Noah Emmerich
Deputy Bill Geisler
Cathy Moriarty
Rose Donlan
John Spencer
Leo Crasky
Frank Vincent
PDA President Lassaro
Malik Yoba
Detective Carson
Arthur J. Nascarella
Frank Lagonda
Edie Falco
Berta
Victor Williams
Russell
Paul Calderon
Hector - Medic
Release History & Theatrical Window
Deauville Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 15, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$63.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.25x
+$48.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Mangold
- Screenplay & Story
- James Mangold
- Original Score
- Howard Shore
- Original Title
- Cop Land
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $63.7M
- Production Studios
- Miramax, Across the River Productions, Woods Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Mangold
James Mangold
Howard Shore
Eric Alan Edwards, Pete Romano, Igor Sunara
Craig McKay
Cathy Konrad, Ezra Swerdlow, Cary Woods, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
James Mangold
Director
Cathy Konrad
Producer
Ezra Swerdlow
Producer
Cary Woods
Producer
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Eric Alan Edwards
Director of Photography
Lester Cohen
Production Design
Craig McKay
Editor
Ellen Lutter
Costume Design
Jery Hewitt
Stunt Coordinator
James Mangold
Writer
Randall Balsmeyer
Visual Effects Supervisor
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cop Land.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Cop Land.
Movies
What I've Watched.
New English Movies
New in English
Dual Audio Hindi Movies
Automated renaming to: Dual Audio Hindi Movies
Dual Audio Hindi Movies Above 7
Automated renaming to: Dual Audio Hindi Movies Above 7
Favorite Actors
Similar Titles to Cop Land
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.7
6.1
5.8
7.1
7.6
5.7
7.8
7.5
6.2
5.5
7.6
4.5
5.7
5.5
6.7
7.7
7.1
8.1
More Like Cop Land
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cop Land
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cop Land about?
Freddy Heflin is the sheriff of a place everyone calls “Cop Land” — a small and seemingly peaceful town populated by the big city police officers he’s long admired. Yet something ugly is taking place behind the town’s peaceful facade. And when Freddy uncovers a massive, deadly conspiracy among these local residents, he is forced to take action and make a dangerous choice between protecting his idols and upholding the law.
Who directed Cop Land?
Cop Land was directed by James Mangold.
Who stars in Cop Land?
The principal cast of Cop Land includes Sylvester Stallone, Harvey Keitel, Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Peter Berg.
When was Cop Land released and how long is it?
Cop Land was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cop Land?
Cop Land had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $63.7M at the worldwide box office (4.25 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Cop Land?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cop Land was composed by Howard Shore.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cop Land?
Cop Land holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).