Better Criminal is a movie premiered in 2016, falling under the action and thriller genre. The storyline revolves around a police officer who finds himself trapped between two feuding crime syndicates while being the subject of an internal investigation. The key characters driving the plot include Detective William Doyle played by Jordan Belfi, Sergeant Mike Martin played by Tom Sizemore, and Clavo Lopez performed by Emilio Rivera.
Where it Filmed?
The entire film was shot in Los Angeles, California, USA. The movie does not provide specific filming dates. Los Angeles, widely known for its rich movie history and abundant backdrops, played a significant role as the movie’s setting.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jordan Belfi | Detective William Doyle |
| Tom Sizemore | Sergeant Mike Martin |
| Emilio Rivera | Clavo Lopez |
| Mike Pfaff | Eddie Porter |
| Bai Ling | Miss Jasmine Feng |
| James Hong | Harold Fat |
| Carolyn Hennesy | Police Chief Ackerman |
| Alicia Sanz | Cecilia |
| James Black | Detective Albert Pierce |
| Scott L. Schwartz | Danny |
| Brionne Davis | Detective William Rocha |
| April Hong | May |
| Mike Ostroski | Roger |
| Lou Pizarro | Lou |
| Graham Clarke | District Attorney Klein |
| Tony Abbate | Officer Curtis |
| Matthew Bellows | Detective Edwards |
| Aubree Bowen | Nancy |
| Braxton Davis | Trigger |
| Luke Aaron Davis | Cory |
| Matt Hays | Brett |
| David C. Hernandez | Lago |
| Melissa Denise Lopez | Officer Vasquez |
| Brett R. Miller | Detective Harris |
| Brittani Noel | Sandy |
| Jody Carter | Louise |
| Chantel Rae | Jamie |
| Rich Rossi | Detective Ross |
| Sherry Shaoling | Lola Ming |
| Maurice G. Smith | Mouse |
| Michael Sullivan | Wally |
| Miguel Vilchis | Tito |
| Joe Wissler | Attorney General Wallace |
| Bryan Barr | Cartel Thug |
| Chloe Berman | Police Officer |
| Travis Demarus Brown | Law Enforcement (Background) |
| Jennifer Buttell | Police Officer |
| Brittany Byrd | Restaurant Patron |
| Hymnson Chan | Feng’s Bodyguard |
| Xavier Clemente | Cartel |
| Mak DeGennero | Medic |
| Sonny Dominguez | Machete Victim |
| David Donah | Police Officer |
| Luis Fernandez | SWAT Team Member |
| K.D. Garrett | SWAT Team Member |
| Nicole Gordon-Levitt | Clavo’s girl |
| David Grother | Cartel Thug |
| Noel Gugliemi | Cowboy |
| William Guirola | Mexican cartel |
| Sam Hale | Gangster |
| Toby Hamilton | Police Officer / Prison Guard |
| Michael Hanson | Medic |
| Tim Hildebrand | SWAT Team Member |
| Pj Jenkins | Police Officer |
| Erik Merrill | Waiter |
| Jared Milrad | Medic M. Smith |
| Anthony Nuccio | Detective |
| Charles Remley III | SWAT Team Member |
| Vince Romo | Assassin |
| Kimberly Sadovich | Police Officer |
| Reanne Sanchez | Female shooter |
| Michael Simpson Jr. | JJ |
| Samuel Whitehill | Police Officer |
| Derek Zugic | Cartel Henchman |
| Andi Yuma | Clavo’s Girl (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was directed and written by Ben Burke in collaboration with Pedro Fernandez.
- The plot was skilfully brought to life by a broad cast that includes the likes of Mike Pfaff, Bai Ling, James Hong, and Carolyn Hennesy, among others.
- Interestingly, one of the scriptwriters, Pedro Fernandez, has had experience as a LAPD detective, bringing authenticity to the crime scenes and plot. This detail was confirmed as a trivia point for the 2016 movie.
- The movie has a running time of approximately 92 minutes.
- The film was produced through the collaboration of several film production companies, including Torn and Restored Pictures, Levitation Films, EGA Productions, and LA Grip Studios, among others.
- An important aspect to note is the movie’s certification. In South Korea, it is ranked 18, while in the United States, it’s rated TV-MA.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
