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Overview

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7.0/10   8,161 votes
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Director:
William Friedkin
Writers:
Gerald Petievich (novel)
William Friedkin (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
1 November 1985 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller more
Tagline:
The director of "The French Connection" is on the streets again! more
Plot:
A fearless Secret Service agent will stop at nothing to bring down the counterfeiter who killed his partner. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
3 wins more
User Comments:
Strong film more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

William Petersen ... Richard Chance (as William L. Petersen)

Willem Dafoe ... Eric 'Rick' Masters
John Pankow ... John Vukovich
Debra Feuer ... Bianca Torres

John Turturro ... Carl Cody

Darlanne Fluegel ... Ruth Lanier
Dean Stockwell ... Bob Grimes

Steve James ... Jeff Rice

Robert Downey Sr. ... Thomas Bateman (as Robert Downey)
Michael Greene ... Jim Hart

Christopher Allport ... Max Waxman
Jack Hoar ... Jack
Valentin de Vargas ... Judge Filo Cedillo (as Val DeVargas)

Dwier Brown ... Doctor
Michael Chong ... Thomas Ling
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Additional Details

Runtime:
116 min | Germany:101 min (TV version)
Country:
USA
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Finland:K-16 (cut) | Finland:K-18 (uncut) | Iceland:16 | Argentina:18 | Singapore:PG (cut) | Singapore:M18 | USA:R (certificate #27848) | Australia:R | France:-12 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | West Germany:16 | Norway:18 (video premiere) (1987) | Norway:(Banned) (1986-2003) (cinema release)

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The prison scenes were shot in the San Luis Obispo Penitentiary and real prison inmates were used as extras. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When the truck jackknifes during the chase, you can see a tow truck in the left of the frame pulling the back of the trailer. more
Quotes:
Bob Grimes: [to Vukovich] Because I represent Masters, I can't get deeply involved in your case, if you see what I mean. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Hairshirt (1998) more
Soundtrack:
Cold Day in Hell more

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19 out of 26 people found the following comment useful:-
Strong film, 19 December 2000
8/10
Author: mm-39 from Winnipeg

This story is very 80's, and is heavily influenced by the TV show Miami Vice. The style, clothes, music, and characters reflect that time period exactly. The direction of this film gives a slick feel; where its action, style, and seedy underside all blend in well. The story could be very predictable, but with its plots twists, and the theme that follows the saying be careful when you go hunting for monster not to become one yourself gives it originality. It has some mind blowing stunts that create tension, and if you watch the film Ronin you see where they got the car chase idea from. In all this film gives a feeling of being involved in events that go too fast, too dangerous, and too twisted. Its shows what happens to the heart when the individual becomes obsessed with what he seeks. Watch this one and love it.

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