If you’re in the mood for some abundant swearing, grittiness and violence this weekend, give testosterone-laden cop thriller “Pride and Glory” a try.

Be warned though, the 125-minute film, while beautifully filmed in hues of blue and black, contains disturbing imagery.

Edward Norton stars as New York City detective Ray Tierney, who is investigating the murder of four police officers. Noah Emmerich portrays Francis Tierney Jr., brother and fellow detective and also commander of the four slain cops. Colin Farrell co-stars as the Tierneys’ brother-in-law Jimmy Egan, also a cop but a viciously corrupt one.

Then there is Jon Voight, as Francis Tierney Sr., the patriarch of this clan of police officers, who gives a splendid turn as the self-deluding veteran cop who has understood little of his own life, particularly in a scene where they are all seated at the Christmas table.

Each brother has a place in the tightly knit Irish clan. Ray would rather he didn’t, as he cannot come to terms with the compromises he’s been forced to accept for the sake of the family. Francis Jr. has perfect work ethic and is struggling with the agony of his cancer-stricken wife. And Jimmy, well Jimmy is corrupt through and through and yet comes to his white picket fence home, pretty wife and cute children every day with not a wrinkle on his forehead.

One of the more shocking scenes in the film involves the above-mentioned crooked Jimmy show just how deranged he is by threatening a baby with a hot iron in order to convince an informant to cooperate.

As Ray delves deeper into the investigation, he comes to learn that the brutal murder of his brothers within the police department were more than likely a direct cause of the actions of his blood brothers and he must make a choice between loyalty to the police and loyalty to the family.

There will hardly be any surprises as the film unravels, skipping from one cliché to the next, confirming your guess of the next move within minutes. It is the excellent cast that gives “Pride and Glory” if not the title qualities, at least a good dose of decency.

Director Gavin O’Connor, himself the son of a New York City detective, co-wrote the script with Joe Carnahan (“Narc,” “Smokin’ Aces”) and co-produced the film with brother Gregory O’Connor and Paula Weinstein. O’Connor previously wrote and directed “Tumbleweeds” and “Miracle.”

Pride and Glory

Directed by Gavin O'Connor.

Starring Edward Norton, Colin Farrell, Jon Voight and Noah Emmerich. Supporting cast: Jennifer Ehle, John Ortiz, Shea Whigham, Frank Grillo, Lake Bell.

Rated R for strong violence, pervasive language and brief drug content.

Running time: 125 minutes