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F/X (1986)

Murder by illusion.

  • Feb 7, 1986
  • 1h 49m
  • R

6.6/10

TMDB user score
529 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

F/X is a 1986 action and thriller film directed by Robert Mandel. Its leading cast includes Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy and Diane Venora. It runs for 1 hour 49 minutes. It belongs to the F/X Collection.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 49 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.6/10 from 529 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Original Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Bryan Brown Roland 'Rollie' Tyler
  • Brian Dennehy Lt. Leo McCarthy
  • Diane Venora Ellen
  • Cliff DeYoung Lipton
  • Mason Adams Col. Mason
  • Jerry Orbach Nicholas DeFranco
  • Joe Grifasi Mickey
  • Martha Gehman Andy
  • Trey Wilson Lt. Murdoch
  • Roscoe Orman Captain Wallenger
  • Tom Noonan Varrick
  • Paul D'Amato Gallagher
  • Jossie DeGuzman Marisa Velez
  • Jean De Baer Whitemore
  • M'el Dowd Joyce Lehman
  • John Doumanian The director
  • Ray Iannicelli Charlie
  • Tim Gallin Adams

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