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Seen it?1986 | 109 min | Action, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 action fans. If you loved Donnie Brasco, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A movies special effects man is hired by a government agency to help stage the assassination of a well known gangster. When the agency double cross him, he uses his special effects to trap the gangster and the corrupt agents.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$21 million worldwide on a $10 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 63K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Mandel
- Bryan BrownRoland 'Rollie' Tyler
- Brian DennehyLt. Leo McCarthy
- Diane VenoraEllen
- Cliff DeYoungLipton
- Mason AdamsCol. Mason
- Jerry OrbachNicholas DeFranco
- Joe GrifasiMickey
- Martha GehmanAndy
- Trey WilsonLt. Murdoch
- Roscoe OrmanCaptain Wallenger