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A tough L.A. cop and a Hollywood detective take on a deadly drug cartel—and the bullets fly.

AMERICAN RAMPAGE

A one-woman war on a one-way street. Let the rampage begin.

1989 · 1h 26m · R · Action / Thriller / Drama · IMDB TMDB

A female Los Angeles cop relentlessly tries to bring down a powerful drug cartel kingpin, and losing police partner after partner in the process amid the frequent shootouts and her social life, or lack of.

Quick Answer

What is American Rampage about?

American Rampage is a 1989 American action thriller directed by David DeCoteau about a female ex-vice cop and a Hollywood detective teaming up to investigate an international drug cartel in Los Angeles.

Programmer's Pick

American Rampage doesn’t just put a gun in its heroine’s hand—it gives her the whole arsenal. Come for the car chases and bullet squibs, stay for the low-budget bravado and a cast that includes Linnea Quigley and Troy Donahue.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

American Rampage drops viewers into the bullet-riddled streets of late-1980s Los Angeles, where ex-San Francisco vice cop Samantha Roarke joins forces with Hollywood homicide detective Ryan Hayes. Their mission: to infiltrate and bring down a heroin operation masterminded by an ex-CIA agent turned drug kingpin. As the cartel's influence grows, Roarke finds herself losing partners and dodging frequent shootouts, all while facing blackmail, police corruption, and her own solitary existence. This is a gritty, action-packed saga of cops, cartels, and conspiracies, where every lead could be a deadly setup.

Details & Specs

Director
David DeCoteau
Writer
Ross A. Perron
Release
1989
Runtime
1h 26m
Country
United States of America
Language
English

Why Cult

Girls With Guns Action

Samantha Roarke brings action heroine energy as a female cop taking on a cartel with relentless force.

Exploding Cars & Shootouts

Expect blood squibs, car chases, and plenty of shootouts as L.A. turns into a battleground.

DeCoteau Underground Style

Director David DeCoteau’s signature low-budget style and B-movie flair fuel this gritty thriller.

Corruption & Conspiracy

Police corruption, CIA drug trafficking, and blackmail add layers to the mayhem.

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Threat File

Trigger

Investigation into cartel operations

Threat

Ex-CIA kingpin's heroin distribution cartel

Effect

Violence, partner deaths, citywide danger

Countermeasure

Cop duo's relentless pursuit

Setting

Los Angeles criminal underworld

Questions from the Vault

When was American Rampage released? +

American Rampage was released in 1989.

Who directed American Rampage? +

American Rampage was directed by David DeCoteau.

How long is American Rampage? +

American Rampage has a runtime of 86 minutes.

What genre is American Rampage? +

American Rampage is an action, thriller, and drama film.

Where can I watch American Rampage? +

You can watch American Rampage on SassyFlix.

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