from the start you will like sam elliott character ( falon ) represent a trustworthy cop that be notably loyal to his partner . but too loyal and and too revengeful when see his partner dead in an alley and cause he then kill who he think to be the assailant before give him a chance to explain . falon be an alcoholic and and that tend to sway him from be in self control and though he manage to direct his attention towards find who really behind his partner death . he carry along a rookie a his new partner ( which seem to be see too often in film ) but esai morale do well in accompany sam elliot and though puzzling piece begin to fit to where morale begin a self approve investigation towards falon while he mainly want to find the answer since fallon isn not let him in on the whole story and and do not like what he find . there be not a last minute show at who the bad detective be and which be okay while and they be not able to sway falon into join them and lead to a dramatic end . fine act all the way around and with a touch of humor from paul sorvino who be the captain of detective . it a good movie that will make you want to see it several time while so it qualify a a must see and and a good addition to a movie collection . ( film in san francisco ) .