The younger brother of an assassinated US President is led down a rabbit hole of conspiracies and dead ends after learning of a man claiming to be the real shooter.
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| Jeff Bridges | ... |
Nick Kegan
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| John Huston | ... |
Pa Kegan
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| Anthony Perkins | ... |
John Cerruti
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| Eli Wallach | ... |
Joe Diamond
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| Sterling Hayden | ... |
Z.K. Dawson
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| Dorothy Malone | ... |
Emma Kegan
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| Tomas Milian | ... |
Frank Mayo
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| Belinda Bauer | ... |
Yvette Malone
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| Ralph Meeker | ... |
Gameboy Baker
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| Toshirô Mifune | ... |
Keith
(as Toshiro Mifune)
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| Richard Boone | ... |
Keifitz
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| David Spielberg | ... |
Miles Garner
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| Brad Dexter | ... |
Captain Heller One
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| Michael Thoma | ... |
Ray Doty
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Ed Madsen | ... |
Captain Heller Two
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Irving Selbst | ... |
Irving Mentor
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Chris Soldo | ... |
Jeffreys
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Robert Courtleigh | ... |
First Mate of T.K.
(as Robert Courleigh)
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Peter Brandon | ... |
Doctor
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| Joe Spinell | ... |
Arthur Fletcher
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Ira S. Rosenstein | ... |
Orderly on T.K.
(as Ira Rosenstein)
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Kyle Morris | ... |
John Kullers
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Phil Lito | ... |
Police Driver
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Barbara Richert | ... |
Woman Cyclist
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| Jake Strider Hughes | ... |
Child on Cycle
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Patrice Bough | ... |
Secretary One
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Eloise Hardt | ... |
Secretary Two
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Gladys Hill | ... |
Rosemary
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Kim O'Brien | ... |
First Blonde Girl
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| Candice Rialson | ... |
Second Blonde Girl
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Bill P. Wilson | ... |
Admiral
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| Loyd Catlett | ... |
Z.K. Dawson Guard
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Michael Bond | ... |
Flight Engineer
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Helen Fagan | ... |
Stewardess
(as Helene Fagan)
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Peter Kilman | ... |
Pilot
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| Gianni Russo | ... |
Co-Pilot
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Peter Koshel | ... |
Cop-Casino Latino
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| Lissette Álvarez | ... |
Cuban Singer
(as Lissette)
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| Robert F. Boyle | ... |
Desk Clerk
(as Robert Boyle)
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Sidney Lanier | ... |
Raymond-The Butler
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Helen Curry | ... |
Black Maid
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Derrick Lynn-Thomas | ... |
Maitre d'
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Jesse Veliz | ... |
Cuban Man in Havana
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Robert Wolcott | ... |
Shoeshine Boy
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| Bobby Moresco | ... |
Intern
(as Robert Moresco)
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| Agneta Eckemyr | ... |
Nurse One
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| Tisa Farrow | ... |
Nurse Two
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Billie Allen | ... |
Receptionist
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| Joseph Ragno | ... |
Doorman
(as Joe Ragno)
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Loutz Gage | ... |
Butler
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| Camilla Sparv | ... |
Beautiful Woman One
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Andrea Claudio | ... |
Beautiful Woman Two
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| Erin Gray | ... |
Beautiful Woman Three
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| Susan Walden | ... |
Beautiful Woman Four
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Rebecca Grimes | ... |
Beautiful Woman Five
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Jennifer Keith | ... |
Beautiful Woman Six
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Amanda Jones | ... |
Beautiful Woman Seven
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| Berry Berenson | ... |
Morgue Attendant
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Tim Culbertson | ... |
Security Guard
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Regis Mull | ... |
Cop with Keifetz
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Lorraine Baptist | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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Edward Coch Jr. | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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Kelly | ... |
Gambler at the Casino (uncredited)
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| Byron Morrow | ... |
Secretary of State (uncredited)
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| Elizabeth Taylor | ... |
Lola Comante (uncredited)
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John Warner | ... |
President Tim Kegan (uncredited)
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Directed by
| William Richert | ||
Written by
| Richard Condon | ... | (based on a book by) |
| William Richert | ... | (written for the screen by) |
Produced by
| Fred C. Caruso | ... | producer (as Fred Caruso) |
| Leonard J. Goldberg | ... | executive producer |
| John H. Starke | ... | associate producer (as John Starke) |
| Robert Sterling | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Maurice Jarre | ||
Cinematography by
| Vilmos Zsigmond | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| David Bretherton | ||
Editorial Department
| Suzanne Fenn | ... | assistant editor |
| José Antonio Torres | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Ross Brown | ||
| Hank McCann | ||
Production Design by
| Robert F. Boyle | ... | (as Robert Boyle) |
Art Direction by
| Norman Newberry | ||
Set Decoration by
| Arthur Jeph Parker | ... | (as Arthur Seph Parker) |
Costume Design by
| Robert De Mora | ||
Makeup Department
| Del Acevedo | ... | makeup artist |
| Kathryn Blondell | ... | hair stylist (as Kathy Blondell) |
Production Management
| Ira Loonstein | ... | production manager |
| Bill Venegas | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| M. James Arnett | ... | second unit director (as Jim Arnet) |
| Peter R. Scoppa | ... | first assistant director (as Pete Scoppa) |
| Bill Scott | ... | second assistant director (as William P. Scott) |
| Chris Soldo | ... | assistant director |
| Jim Danforth | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Sam Gordon | ... | property master |
| Joseph Hurley | ... | production illustrator |
| Clay Johnston | ... | construction foreman (as Clay Johnson) |
| William Maldonado | ... | construction coordinator (as Bill Maldonado) |
| Harold Michelson | ... | production illustrator |
| Ted Mossman | ... | assistant property master |
| Thomas Saccio | ... | property coordinator (as Tom Saccio) |
| Ray Villalobos Sr. | ... | painter foreman (as Ray Villalobos) |
| S. Bruce Wineinger | ... | propmaker foreman (as Bruce Wineinger) |
Sound Department
| Norval D. Crutcher | ... | sound effects editor (as Norval Crutcher) |
| Robert Glass | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Charles Grenzbach | ... | re-recording mixer (as Bud Grenzbach) |
| Morley Harris | ... | boom operator |
| Robert Knudson | ... | re-recording mixer (as Buzz Knudson) |
| Christopher Newman | ... | sound mixer (as Chris Newman) |
| Teresa Eckton | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Larry L. Fuentes | ... | special effects foreman |
| Augie Lohman | ... | special effects |
| Richard Ratliff | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Jim Danforth | ... | effects consultant (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Gary Combs | ... | stunt double: Jeff Bridges (uncredited) |
| Carol Daniels | ... | stunt double: Elizabeth Taylor (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Bailey | ... | additional photographer / camera operator |
| Arthur J. Boyle | ... | best boy |
| Michael Genne | ... | first assistant camera (as Mike Genne) |
| Wilson S. Hong | ... | photographer: title (as Wilson Hong) |
| John C. Kirk | ... | electrician |
| Rick Martens | ... | gaffer (as Rick Martin) |
| Danny Marzolo | ... | best boy (as Dan Marzolo) |
| Robert Moore | ... | key grip (as Bob Moore) |
| Fred Muncey | ... | electrician (as Fred R. Muncey) |
| Tim Ryan | ... | dolly grip |
| John R. Shannon | ... | still photographer |
| Johnny Walker | ... | second assistant camera |
| Brian Hamill | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Betty DeStefano | ... | wardrobe assistant (as Betty De Stefano) |
| Mina Mittelman | ... | costumer (as Mina Mittelman Short) |
| Vicki Sánchez | ... | costumer |
| Don Vargas | ... | costumer (as Donald Vargas) |
Location Management
| Mark Hurwitz | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jeff Carson | ... | music editor |
| Garry Ulmer | ... | music scoring mixer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Hannah Scheel | ... | script supervisor (as Hannah G. Scheel) |
Transportation Department
| Gene Clinesmith | ... | transportation captain |
| Arthur F. 'Mickey' McAteer | ... | transportation captain (as Mickey McAteer) |
Additional Crew
| Daniel H. Blatt | ... | presenter |
| Selma Brown | ... | auditor |
| Shari Leibowitz | ... | production secretary |
| Cathy Nonas | ... | assistant: Mr. Richert |
| Don Record | ... | title designer |
| Robert Rooney | ... | publicist |
| Ron Weber | ... | craft service |
Production Companies
Distributors
- AVCO Embassy Pictures (1979) (United States) (theatrical)
- ICA (1979) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox India (1980) (India) (theatrical)
- Cineriz (1980) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Irfan Film (1980) (Turkey) (theatrical)
- Morava Film (1980) (Yugoslavia) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (1980) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1980) (United States) (tv) (pay television)
- Filmways Australasian Distributors (1981) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Fram Film (1981) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (United Kingdom) (video) (Betamax)
- 20th Century Fox Video (1982) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- William Richert Films (1983) (United States) (theatrical) (re-cut version)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1983) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1983) (United States) (VHS)
- Embassy Home Entertainment Australia (1984) (Australia) (VHS)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1984) (France) (VHS)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1984) (Japan) (VHS)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1984) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Embassy Video (1984) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Videosonic (1984) (Greece) (VHS)
- Warner Filipacchi Vidéo (1984) (France) (VHS)
- Channel 5 Video (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- M6 (1987) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Nelson Entertainment (1989) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- PolyGram Video (1992) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Columbia Pictures Television (1993) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Japan (2008) (Japan) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2008) (Germany) (DVD)
- Geneon Universal Entertainment (2010) (Japan) (DVD)
- NBCUniversal Entertainment (2013) (Japan) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2019) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Powerhouse Films (2020) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- StudioCanal (2020) (France) (Blu-ray)
- Rialto Pictures (2023) (United States) (theatrical)
- Rialto Pictures (2023) (United States) (theatrical) (reissue)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Zeiderman, Oberman & Associates Inc. (accountants)
- Gomillion Sound (sound editing)
- La Da Productions (music editing)
- Sally Perle & Associates (extras casting)
- Blowitz & Canton (publicity)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Nineteen years after President Timothy Kegan (John Warner) was assassinated, his brother Nick (Jeff Bridges) discovers a dying man claiming to have been the gunman. While trying to avoid his wealthy and domineering father's attempts to control his actions, Nick follows the clues that have been handed to him. As he progresses, it becomes increasingly difficult to discern the real trails from the dead ends, and increasing dangerous as unknown parties try to stop Nick from uncovering the truth.
Written by Jean-Marc Rocher |
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| Taglines | They are the power. Protected by violence and ruled by corruption. [Video] See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $6,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | According to Jeff Bridges, Toshirô Mifune didn't know any English and had to learn his lines phonetically. See more » |
| Goofs | Nick Kegan does appear to be a bit young to be a brother of a U.S. President who was slain nearly 20 years earlier. However, it's explained that Pa Kegan fathered them from two different wives. Men are known for fathering children (from different women) decades apart. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Beyond the Poseidon Adventure/Rock 'n' Roll High School/Players/Butch and Sundance: The Early Days/Winter Kills (1979). See more » |
| Quotes |
John Cerruti:
I'm so glad you're here! I receive so few outsiders. Who to trust? Who to trust? All of the nerves, but none of the flesh. See more » |