Weinstein CompanyThe Bad Cop: Charlie Rakes (Guy Pearce) is a slimy, creepy Special Deputy from Chicago during the Prohibition era. He comes down to Virginia to join local authorities in shaking down a trio of local bootlegger brothers, the Bondurants (Shia LaBoeuf, Tom Hardy and Jason Clarke). As soon as he appears onscreen with his snake-like appearance and nonexistent eyebrows, Rakes is a character to despise. And it quickly becomes clear, hes much worse than he looks. Most Corrupt Act: Rakes is willing to go to great and violent lengths to get his share of money from the moonshiners. He viciously beats the youngest Bondurant, sets some goons to kill another, and generally tortures anyone associated with the brothers. His most vile act is murdering the Bondurants young, crippled friend for the sole fact that he felt insulted. Is Justice Served? Murdering the crippled boy proves to be the last straw and Rakes soon discovers they dont take kindly to outsiders in those parts. Not only do the Bondurants come looking for blood but the rest of the town as well. Even the local corrupt lawmen turn on Rakes. Before he can hightail it back to Chicago, the Bondurants deliver him some very unpleasant comeuppance.
