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F/X

Murder by illusion.

1986 · R · 1h 49m

Directed by Robert Mandel

6.6

TMDB audience score
529 votes, out of 10

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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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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