

F/X
1986-02-07 · 109 min · ★ 6.6
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Robert Mandel
- Production companies
- Orion Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 10,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 20,603,715
Top Cast
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
Tom NoonanVarrick
Paul D'AmatoGallagher
Jossie DeGuzmanMarisa Velez
Jean De BaerWhitemore
John DoumanianThe director
Ray IannicelliCharlie
Angela BassettTV reporter
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