F/X

M
1h 49m
1986
6.6 /10 (471)

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1986-02-07

Top Billed 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

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