The Glass Shield(1994)
In a world filled with violence... his only weapon is the truth!
The Glass Shield Synopsis
J.J. is a rookie in the Sheriff's Department and the first black officer at that station. Racial tensions run high in the department as some of J.J.'s fellow officers resent his presence. His only real friend is the other new trooper, the first female officer to work there, who also suffers similar discrimination in the otherwise all-white male work environment. When J.J. becomes increasingly aware of police corruption during the murder trial of Teddy Woods, whom he helped to arrest, he faces difficult decisions and puts himself into grave personal danger in the service of justice.
The Glass Shield (1994) is a drama, action, thriller and crime film directed by Charles Burnett, released on September 16, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Michael Boatman, Lori Petty, Ice Cube and Erich Anderson. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Burnett
- Writers:
- Charles Burnett, John Eddie Johnson, Ned Welsh
- Producers:
- Thomas S. Byrnes, Carolyn Schroeder
- Cinematographer:
- Elliot Davis
- Composer:
- Stephen James Taylor
- Production:
- CiBy 2000, Byrnes Schroeder Walker Productions, Miramax
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $3,291,163
- Status:
- Released
The Glass Shield (1994) Trailer
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The Glass Shield Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Boatman
as Dep. J.J. Johnson
Lori Petty
as Dep. Deborah Fields
Ice Cube
as Theodore 'Teddy' Woods
Erich Anderson
as D.A. Ira Kern
Bernie Casey
as James Locket
Richard Anderson
as Watch Cmmdr. Clarence Massey
Elliott Gould
as Greenspan
Victoria Dillard
as Barbara Simms
Michael Ironside
as Det. Gene Baker
Natalija Nogulich
as Judge Helen Lewis
Wanda De Jesus
as Carmen Munoz
Michael Gregory
as Dep. Roy Bush
Key crew
Directed by Charles Burnett, written by Charles Burnett, John Eddie Johnson and Ned Welsh, produced by Thomas S. Byrnes and Carolyn Schroeder.
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The Glass Shield Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 52 ratings.
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The Glass Shield – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Glass Shield online?
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The Glass Shield (1994) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Glass Shield?
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The main cast of The Glass Shield (1994) includes Michael Boatman, Lori Petty, Ice Cube, Erich Anderson and Bernie Casey. The film was directed by Charles Burnett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Glass Shield released?
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The Glass Shield was released on September 16, 1994 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Glass Shield worth watching?
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The Glass Shield (1994) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Glass Shield?
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Yes. The official The Glass Shield trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.