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Bad Influence

When fantasy becomes a fatal distraction.

1990 · R · 1h 39m

Directed by Curtis Hanson

6.0

TMDB audience score
207 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

Wimpy young executive Michael is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in—and then disappears. Later that night, Michael runs into a stranger on a pier, who wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down.

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Cast

  • James Spader
    Michael Boll

  • Rob Lowe
    Alex

  • Lisa Zane
    Claire

  • Marcia Cross
    Ruth Fielding

  • Rosalyn Landor
    Britt

  • Kathleen Wilhoite
    Leslie

  • Tony Maggio
    Patterson

  • Palmer Lee Todd
    Naked Woman

  • Jeff Kaake
    Willie

  • Christian Clemenson
    Pismo Boll

  • Grand L. Bush
    Club Bartender

  • David Duchovny
    Clue Goer with Glasses

  • John de Lancie
    Howard

  • Lilyan Chauvin
    Art Gallery Patron

  • Brendan Hughes
    Arguing Man

  • Delia Sheppard
    (uncredited)

  • Susan Lee Hoffman
    Karen - Woman in Bar

  • Bianca Rossini
    Bumped Woman