Nails
“A Good Cop ... With a Few Bad Habits!”
Synopsis
The wife of a wild Los Angeles police detective becomes a hostage of the heroin ring he and his partner have exposed.
Top Cast
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Dennis Hopper
Harry 'Nails' Niles
Anne Archer
Mary Niles
Tomas Milian
Pedro Herrera
Keith David
Noah Owens
Carlos Carrasco
Jose Acosta
Charles Hallahan
Bud Taylor
Jay Acovone
Capt. Evan Graham
Earl Billings
Jack Willis
Cliff DeYoung
Stambusky
Luis Antonio Ramos
Ricardo Sanchez
Raymond Cruz
Paco Sanchez
Juan Fernández
Victor Menandez
Teresa Crespo
Elena Hernandez
Brian Markinson
Calley
John Hawkes
Harvey Cassler
Martha Velez
Rosa Herrera
Danny Trejo
Las Virgenes bartender
Raoul N. Rizik
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Flynn
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Ferguson
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Nails
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Empress Productions, Viacom Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Flynn
Larry Ferguson
Bill Conti
Mac Ahlberg
Michael N. Knue
George W. Perkins, Dale Rosenbloom
Department Leadership Roster
John Flynn
Director
Larry Ferguson
Screenplay
George W. Perkins
Producer
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Mac Ahlberg
Director of Photography
Michael N. Knue
Editor
Victoria Paul
Production Design
Debra McGuire
Costume Design
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nails
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nails about?
The wife of a wild Los Angeles police detective becomes a hostage of the heroin ring he and his partner have exposed.
Who directed Nails?
Nails was directed by John Flynn.
Who stars in Nails?
The principal cast of Nails includes Dennis Hopper, Anne Archer, Tomas Milian, Keith David, Carlos Carrasco.
When was Nails released and how long is it?
Nails was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Nails?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nails was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nails?
Nails holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).