Bad Lieutenant Movie

A corrupt and drug-addicted New York City police lieutenant is ensnared in a downward spiral of vice and self-destruction. Haunted by his mounting gambling debts, he turns to stealing evidence from crime scenes and attempting to fix the outcome of baseball games to settle his outstanding dues. His life further unravels as he delves deeper into drug use, soliciting prostitutes, and engaging in violent behavior, which starkly contrasts his position of authority. His moral decay escalates unchecked, leading him into increasingly reckless and dangerous situations.

Amid his descent, the lieutenant is assigned to investigate the brutal rape of a young nun inside a church. Struggling with his own personal demons and tormented by visions of religious imagery, the case touches something deep within him, causing an inner conflict. As he interviews witnesses and combs through scant evidence, he becomes obsessed with finding the perpetrators. Throughout this period, he grapples with his guilt and desire for redemption, often visiting the church to confront his lost faith and seek guidance, all while his destructive lifestyle shows no signs of abating.