Intent to Kill

Intent to Kill

Year: 1992

Runtime: 99 mins

Language: English

AdventureActionThriller

When courage overcomes fear, a survivor emerges. A determined young policewoman is assigned to dismantle a ruthless drug kingpin who is forging his own agenda to expand his distribution empire, pulling her into a perilous cat‑and‑mouse pursuit that tests her resolve and the limits of justice.

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Timeline & Setting – Intent to Kill (1992)

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Location

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Station, City Park, Hotel, Warehouse, Bar

Los Angeles serves as a gritty, high-stakes backdrop for the chase between law enforcement and drug gangs. The action moves from the LAPD station to drug warehouses, a hotel, and a warehouse where confrontations and shootouts erupt. The city’s nighttime streets and parks provide the setting for Vickie’s undercover work and pursuit of justice.

🚓 Crime 🕵️‍♀️ Police 🔫 Violence 🌆 Urban 🧭 Undercover

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Main Characters – Intent to Kill (1992)

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Vickie Stewart (Traci Lords)

A determined LAPD detective who goes undercover as a prostitute to infiltrate a drug operation. She is fearless, resourceful, and relentless in pursuing suspects. The undercover mission intertwines personal risk with professional duty as she navigates danger and moral gray areas.

🎯 Determined 💃 Undercover 🔎 Investigator

Captain Jackson (Yaphet Kotto)

The LAPD captain who oversees the operation and ultimately pulls Vickie off the case. He is stern and pragmatic, balancing bureaucratic pressures with operational needs. His decisions reveal the tension between protocol and bold action.

🛡️ Authority 👔 Leadership 🗺️ Strategy

Salvador (Sal) (Angelo Tiffe)

A ruthless drug dealer and leader of the Colombian Cowboys. He orchestrates shipments, eliminates rivals, and pushes a brutal agenda to recover lost drugs. His calculated violence drives the central conflict of the story.

🗡️ Criminal 🔥 Leader 🧭 Ruthless

Mia (Elena Sahagun)

Sal's partner whom he consults about his operation. She hints at using extreme violence against the police and becomes a focal point in the investigation. Her actions reflect the allure and danger of the drug world.

💃 Seduction 🕶️ Manipulation 🔪 Violence

Mooch (Vinnie Curto)

Sal's lieutenant who pressures the gang to recover the full drug shipment. He emphasizes efficiency and ruthlessness in maintaining supply and operations.

🗺️ Organization 🗡️ Violence 🧭 Command

Al (Scott Patterson)

Vickie's police partner and boyfriend; supportive and loyal. He joins the investigation but is killed during the climax of Sal's retaliation.

🧰 Partner 🧨 Violence 🔥 Risk

Maria (Sabrina Ferrand)

A Hispanic prostitute who reveals she was raped by several men and becomes a witness that drives the investigation. Vickie helps her seek justice and confront her attackers.

💃 Survivor 🧭 Witness ⚖️ Justice

Tom Martin (Michael M. Foley)

A police colleague wooed by Vickie; he supports her investigation but is killed during the upheavals following the attack on the drug operation.

🧭 Ally 💬 Romance ⚰️ Casualty

Roberto Melendez (Charles T. Kanganis)

A convict whose brother was killed in the gunfights; his case reveals there are dirty police detectives and adds a layer of mistrust to the investigation.

⚖️ Informant 🧭 Connections 🗝️ Secrets

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Major Themes – Intent to Kill (1992)

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🕵️‍♀️ Undercover

The film centers on Vickie's undercover mission where she poses as a prostitute to infiltrate a drug operation. This double life drives the plot, forcing her to navigate danger, moral ambiguity, and personal risk. The undercover setup exposes the vulnerabilities of law enforcement and the criminal world alike, highlighting how disguise can blur the line between justice and vengeance.

💥 Violence

The drug war erupts in vicious gunfights and explosions; corrupt and ruthless criminals escalate the conflict; innocent bystanders and cops suffer casualties. The climax features a city-wide showdown at Sal's operation, ending with a deadly confrontation between Vickie and Sal in the street.

⚖️ Corruption

The movie depicts institutional flaws as Vickie confronts skepticism from her colleagues and learns there are dirty cops interrogating Roberto. Captain Jackson's decision to pull Vickie off the case shows tension between procedure and pursuit of justice. The narrative suggests a critique of power structures that enable crime; trust is scarce and loyalty is tested.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 15:22

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