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Released
2011 · FILM

Befriend and Betray

Infiltrating the Hells Angels, Bandidos, and Other Criminal Brotherhoods

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Runtime
88 min
DramaCrimeAction

Synopsis

Criminal organizations rely on a strict code of trust and loyalty to maintain their structure and operations. To infiltrate these groups and gain access to their inner circles, law enforcement often requires an unconventional approach. Alex Caine serves as that unconventional method. At thirty years old, Caine, who grew up in the tough neighborhoods of Montreal, brings a lifetime of experience—foster care, military service, and prison time—to his role in one of the world’s most dangerous professions: professional gang infiltrator. His job involves building relationships with criminals, participating in illegal activities, collecting evidence, and ultimately surviving long enough to provide testimony in court.

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Principal cast & crew: 20

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Edited by Ben WilkinsonShot by Miroslaw BaszakScored by Steve LondonDesigned by Doug Mccullough

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