It’s a cinematic rite of passage. When an actor hits a certain age, he’s often cast as a tough, cynical cop paired with an idealistic new partner whom he must school. The scenario inevitably smacks of cliché, but the tough new drama directed by Vincent Grashaw manages to overcome its familiarity thanks to a smart script by Zach Montague, the relatively unusual setting of a Native American reservation, and a superlative performance by Lou Diamond Phillips . Keep Quiet , being showcased at the Oldenburg International Film Festival , proves a worthy addition to the genre.

The La Bamba star plays Teddy Sharpe, who patrols the Thunderstone reservation with the mien of someone who’s seen it all. And, as is the case with many members of his generation, he’s not politically correct, calli

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