Joe Carnahan

In a high-stakes interrogation, Klein attempts to negotiate his freedom by offering up evidence of deep-seated LAPD corruption to federal investigator Welles Noonan. Despite the mutual animosity and threats of life imprisonment, Klein manages to bait Noonan into a temporary alliance, unaware that Noonan intends to betray the agreement as soon as the evidence is delivered.

A corrupt cop arrives at a woman's house bleeding and battered to warn her that her involvement in a murder is about to be exposed. He takes her to a remote hideout in Topanga Canyon, revealing his decision to protect her rather than exploit her. The scene explores the tension between their mutual distrust and a growing, dangerous attraction.

A detective uncovers the disturbing secret life of his partner while searching a booby-trapped apartment. He discovers evidence of betrayal, obsession, and a calculated plan to trade information to the FBI in exchange for a career advancement.