The Glass Shield
"In a world filled with violence... his only weapon is the truth!"
Originally released in 1994. The Glass Shield is a drama/action film. directed by Charles Burnett.
Starring Michael Boatman, Lori Petty, and Ice Cube
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 16, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (48 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.3M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,291,163
Production Companies
- CiBy 2000
- Byrnes Schroeder Walker Productions
- Miramax
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Glass Shield about?
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 ...
Who directed The Glass Shield?
The Glass Shield was directed by Charles Burnett.
How long is The Glass Shield?
The Glass Shield has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Glass Shield released?
The Glass Shield was released on September 16, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Glass Shield?
The main cast of The Glass Shield includes Michael Boatman, Lori Petty, Ice Cube, Erich Anderson, Bernie Casey.