Nasty Boys (film)

Nasty Boys is a 1989 American made-for-television crime drama film. It served as the pilot for the NBC television series of the same name, which premiered in 1990. The film and subsequent series follow the undercover operations of the Las Vegas Police Department's narcotics unit, nicknamed the "Nasty Boys," as they combat drug trafficking and organized crime in the city. The film introduces the core team members and establishes their aggressive and unorthodox tactics. It focuses on their fight against a particularly powerful and dangerous drug cartel. The film stars William L. Petersen, Benjamin Bratt, Craig Hurley, James Pax, and Dennis Franz. The film was directed by Rick Rosenthal.