: D.C. homicide detective Harlan Regis (Wesley Snipes) is assigned to the case, though he quickly encounters resistance and lack of cooperation from federal authorities.

is a 1997 political action thriller directed by Dwight H. Little, starring Wesley Snipes and Diane Lane. The film's title refers to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, the address of the White House, where a murder investigation unfolds against a backdrop of international crisis and internal conspiracy. Plot Overview

The story begins with the discovery of a young female secretary, Carla Town, murdered in a White House restroom stall.

: The murder occurs while President Jack Neil (Ronny Cox) is managing a hostage crisis involving American servicemen in North Korea.

: Regis is paired with Secret Service Agent Nina Chance (Diane Lane), who initially acts as a liaison to monitor his progress but eventually helps him uncover the truth.

: While the President's son is initially a suspect due to his history of aggression, Regis and Chance uncover a deeper cover-up orchestrated by the National Security Advisor, Alvin Jordan (Alan Alda), aimed at ousting the President. Production and Reception Murder at 1600 - Ethics & Public Policy Center