Acting on Impulse
Seen it?1993 | 93 min | Comedy, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
An erotic thriller actress becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a B-movie producer, leading her to hide out and engage in sexual thrills with a pair of innocents.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sam Irvin
- C. Thomas HowellPaul Stevens
- Linda FiorentinoSusan Gittes
- Nancy AllenCathy Thomas
- Judith HoagGail Black
- Tom WrightDave Byers
- Adam AntEric Boggs
- Paul BartelBruno
- Patrick BauchauYoram Sussman
- Isaac HayesDetective Stubbs
- Don MostLeroy