: As he "cleans up" the city through vigilante acts, a retiring desk sergeant (Robert Duvall) tracks him down, uncovering the man's unraveling mental state.

💡 : Ratings can fluctuate slightly between platforms; while these are often 7.6 on IMDb, they may vary by 0.1 on sites like Rotten Tomatoes.

The details for the movie you likely have in mind are most closely associated with the 1993 cult classic Falling Down , starring Michael Douglas and Robert Duvall. 🎬 Falling Down (1993)

: A frustrated defense worker (Michael Douglas) snaps in Los Angeles traffic and embarks on a violent cross-town trek to reach his daughter's birthday party.

: Explores urban decay, middle-class frustration, and the fine line between a "normal" citizen and a criminal. 🏗️ Other High-Rated Action/Crime/Drama

: Directed by Spike Lee , featuring a genius bank robber (Clive Owen) negotiating with a detective (Denzel Washington) during a high-stakes hostage situation.