Beyond the Law
Directed by	Larry Ferguson
Produced by	Richard N. Gladstein Ronna B. Wallace Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr. John Fiedler Mark Tarlov
Written by	Larry Ferguson
Starring	Charlie Sheen Linda Fiorentino Michael Madsen Courtney B. Vance Leon Rippy
Music by	John D'Andrea Cory Lerios
Cinematography	Robert M. Stevens
Editing by	Don Brochu Robert C. Jones
Distributed by
Released	HBO, 1992 U.S. release
Running time	108 min
Language	English
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IMDb profile

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Dan Saxon is an undercover cop who infiltrates a biker gang to arrest the men behind a drug-smuggling/arms-dealing operation. In order to maintain the trust of the gang's leader, he must commit ever more dangerous and heinous crimes. Just how far 'beyond the law' will Saxon go?

Cast list

• Charlie Sheen – Daniel 'Dan' Saxon
• Linda Fiorentino – Renee Jason
• Michael Madsen – Blood
• Courtney B. Vance – Conroy Price
• Leon Rippy – Virgil
• Rip Torn – Deputy Prescott

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Plot

The film centers around Dan Saxon, a cop with a troubled childhood past. He is enlisted by Conroy Price to go undercover to bust the illegal drugs and arms trafficking. Without much success, Saxon befriends Virgil, who introduces him to the seedy world of outlaw bikers. Virgil tutors Saxon on bikes and those who ride them. After many lessons, Saxon ends up in the outlaw motorcycle brotherhood, where Blood, the leader of the local biker gang, entrusts him. At the same time, he begins a relationship with a photojournalist, Renee Jason, who is aware of his dual life. As Saxon falls deeper into this world of crime, he becomes more imbalanced. Can Dan Saxon complete his assignment without losing his life or mind? Based on a true story.

Trivia

• The real Dan Saxon was an extra in the movie.

Goofs

• Crew or equipment visible: During the lovemaking sequence, a rather visible hand from off-camera can be seen reaching in and catching the lamp as Linda Fiorentino pulls it to the floor.

Cult Following

This film was a HBO release, but has attracted a cult following among those who have seen it. Officers who have worked undercover have said the movie is very accurate in its depiction of undercover operations. Also, those familiar with the outlaw motorcycle brotherhood have also said the movie is very accurate. This seems reasonable as the film is based on a true story. The fact that the DVD is often available in the "Under $5 DVD Value Bin" of retail chains also adds to the the cult following. It is not uncommon for fans of the movie to "dumpster dive" the value bin and purchase every copy they find. In addition, some cult fans have adopted a philosophical view of the movie in that all of life's mysteries and answers lie within the film, sometimes hidden, sometimes not, in parables and metaphors. The skillful use of literary archetypes in this film no doubt contributes to this perception. HBO logo HBO (Home Box Office) is a premium cable television network. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...

Themes

• Bogus Charlie's story of the Indian brave who loses his shadow foreshadows the movie's plot.
• The setting is the desert of the Southwest. Deserts often represent a trial of character. Many such examples are included throughout history, stories in the Bible are of particular note. The Tribes of Israel spent forty years in the desert to gain admission into the Promised Land. Jesus spent forty days in the desert and then faced temptations by the Devil. For a non-Biblical example, in Grapes of Wrath, a drought begins the trials for the Joad family. Along these lines, the character of Dan Saxon is tried and purified by his time in a similar setting.
• Rain often symbolizes purification. When it rains at the conclusion of the movie, it signifies Dan Saxon's trial is complete. Grapes of Wrath concludes in a similar way. With the connection to the birthing process (when the water breaks), rain often symbolizes rebirth.
• Dan Saxon removing his shirt, gloves, and necklace at the end of the film symbolizes him shedding his former self.

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External links

• Beyond the Law at the Internet Movie Database