The Shield

8.2IMDb Score
Released:2002-03-12
Duration:45 min
Director:
Actors:Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent, Paula Garcés, Walton Goggins, Michael Jace
Production:Fox Television Studios, Sony Pictures Television, Columbia TriStar Television, MiddKid Productions

Overview:

The story of an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the cops aren't above breaking the rules or working against their associates to both keep the streets safe and their self-interests intact.

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