At your own risk

At Your Own Risk (original title: Newman's Law) is a 1974 thriller starring George Peppard as police detective Vince Newman. The film revolves around the honest policeman Newman, who investigates organised crime in Los Angeles.
Newman finds himself at the centre of a corruption scandal when he uncovers a series of drug operations linked to high-ranking figures and police insiders. After his attempts to bring those involved to justice fail and he is suspended on bribery charges, he decides to take the law into his own hands. He pursues the masterminds on his own, putting his own life in danger as the criminals will stop at nothing to eliminate him. The film explores the topic of justice and corruption and offers intense suspense and action as Newman is determined to bring the truth to light, whatever the cost.

At Your Own Risk is a gripping thriller that centres on George Peppard as a charismatic and unflinching lone wolf. The film convinces with its dense atmosphere and a suspenseful plot that deals with corruption and abuse of power within the police force. Peppard lends his role as Detective Vince Newman a raw determination that captivates the viewer until the very last minute. Particularly impressive is the realistic portrayal of Newman's fight against a system that increasingly isolates him. The action-packed scenes and moral depth make At Your Own Risk a gripping and underrated thriller of the 70s that still resonates today.