Third World Cop

Third World Cop

Year: 1999

Runtime: 98 mins

Language: English

Director: Chris Browne

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After a reckless stint on the force, Capone returns to the dangerous town of Kingston to join a unit fighting organized crime. On his first day he discovers a gun‑smuggling ring that may be tied to the notorious Oney. Complicating matters, his old crew, led by Ratty, is involved, forcing Capone to choose between his duty and loyalty to them.

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After his partner is gunned down by local criminals, undercover policeman Paul Campbell is reassigned to crime-infested Kingston, Jamaica. With his new partner Winston Bell, Capone is tasked with patrolling the streets of his hometown Dungle. On his first day there, Capone infiltrates an arms trafficking ring with ties to the local Latter Day Saints Church of Christ; a shootout ensues and Capone kills three smugglers. While pursuing several leads, he reunites with his childhood friends, particularly producer Mark Danvers and old flame Audrey Reid. Unbeknownst to Capone, Ratty is involved in the arms trafficking. Ratty invites Capone to the club, where he is introduced to Ratty’s one-handed boss Carl Bradshaw and chances upon a couple of smugglers; he sneaks into their car and discovers that the gang is using several more churches as fronts.

Capone pays Ratty a house visit and inadvertently discovers evidence of his involvement in crime. Initially feigning ignorance, Capone subsequently warns Ratty to be careful. Later on, Capone and Floyd raid a warehouse used by Wonie’s gang. Capone fatally shoots a childhood acquaintance who was also in Wonie’s employ, but Ratty and the other gang members manage to flee. On the pretext of his possessing cannabis, Wonie is brought into questioning but Capone begrudgingly releases him after he is unable to find any evidence regarding his arms trafficking on his laptop. The police superintendent informs Capone that mercenaries Not Nice Lenford Salmon and Deportee Desmond Ballentine have also been enlisted to take down the gang, although they will work independently from Capone. Dressed as a drag queen, Capone tracks down Ratty, who has since gone into hiding, and persuades him to testify against Wonie.

Wonie learns of Capone’s plan and ambushes Floyd and him while they are on the road with Ratty. Capone takes down Wonie’s henchmen, while Floyd apprehends the ringleader. In the midst of the confusion, Ratty, fearful of the repercussions for snitching, burns his testimony. Ratty makes a desperate attempt to shoot Capone but is killed by him instead; a wistful Capone mourns for his onetime friend and solemnly walks away.

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