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F/X (1986)

15
19/09/1986 (GB)
Action, Thriller
1h 49m

Murder by illusion.

Overview

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.

  • Robert MandelDirector
  • Robert T. MegginsonWriter
  • Gregory FleemanWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $10,000,000

  • Revenue

    $20,603,715

Keywords

  • new york city
  • assassin
  • showdown
  • corruption
  • police
  • detective
  • fbi
  • mission of murder
  • witness protection
  • stuntman
  • mafia boss
  • deception
  • special effects
  • gunfight
  • disguise
  • federal agent
  • makeup artist
  • manhunt
  • justice department

Top Billed Cast

Bryan Brown

Bryan Brown

Roland 'Rollie' Tyler

Brian Dennehy

Brian Dennehy

Lt. Leo McCarthy

Diane Venora

Diane Venora

Ellen

Cliff DeYoung

Cliff DeYoung

Lipton

Mason Adams

Mason Adams

Col. Mason

Jerry Orbach

Jerry Orbach

Nicholas DeFranco

Joe Grifasi

Joe Grifasi

Mickey

Martha Gehman

Martha Gehman

Andy

Trey Wilson

Trey Wilson

Lt. Murdoch

Roscoe Orman

Roscoe Orman

Captain Wallenger

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