Stallone 's understated performance was praised by critics and he received the Best Actor award at the Stockholm International Film Festival . '' Cop Land '' was also screened at the 54th Venice Film Festival in the Midnight line-up . Earlier in May 1997 , the film was accepted into the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival , but Miramax declined the invitation due to re-shoots that were needed for the film , including footage of Stallone 40 pounds heavier
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54th Venice International Film Festival
Cop Land