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She was a beautiful fugitive. Fleeing from corruption. From power. He was a professional athlete past his prime. Hired to find her, he grew to love her. Love turned to obsession. Obsession turned to murder. And now the price of freedom might be nothing less than their lives. morePlot:
A gangster hires an ex-football player to find his girlfriend. When he finds her, they fall in love, and the twists start to appear. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 nominations moreUser Comments:
Ive tried to see this film many times... moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Rachel Ward | ... | Jessie Wyler | |
| Jeff Bridges | ... | Terry Brogan | |
| James Woods | ... | Jake Wise | |
| Alex Karras | ... | Hank Sully | |
| Jane Greer | ... | Mrs. Grace Wyler | |
| Richard Widmark | ... | Ben Caxton | |
| Dorian Harewood | ... | Tommy | |
| Swoosie Kurtz | ... | Edie | |
| Saul Rubinek | ... | Steve Kirsch | |
| Pat Corley | ... | Ed Phillips | |
| Bill McKinney | ... | Head Coach Stassen | |
| Allen Williams | ... | Bob Soames | |
| Sam Scarber | ... | Assistant Coach Sam | |
| Jon St. Elwood | ... | Ahmad Cooper | |
| Tamara Stafford | ... | Kirsch's Girlfriend |
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128 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Singapore:M18 | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Chile:18 | Finland:K-16 | Norway:16 (1984) | Peru:18 | Sweden:15 | USA:R | West Germany:12MOVIEmeter: 
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Jane Greer, who played the "mother" in this movie, played the "daughter," Kathie Moffat, in the original version, Out of the Past (1947). The daughter in this version was renamed Jessie Wyler and played by Rachel Ward. Paul Valentine, who played Councilman Wienberg, played Joe Stephanos in the original. moreGoofs:
Continuity: During the race scene between Terry Brogan and Jake Wise, Jake's dog, who is riding in the front seat with him, disappears during the high speed scenes and then reappears at the very end of the race scene. Also, as Jake prepares to pass a motor home, a rear hatch is open on the motor home and then suddenly it is closed. moreQuotes:
Jake Wise: What the hell made you think you could handle Jessie? I bet you used to bring her home flowers.Terry Brogan: No, you don't have to do that when you're living in the jungle. You just take her outside and show her what tree you're going to do it under tonight. Hell, we had lots of trees.
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...but would sit and fast forward it. Does not come near the original film "Out of the Past" from 1947. Attempt to make modern Noir does not work. Its too long and talky. Viewers quickly lose interest in the story, too many threads to follow.
The leads dont have the explosive chemistry to set the screen on fire. Jeff Bridges is too sullen and charmless. Hes got a great body but the beard isnt sexy. Hes also got a lame way of holding his beer bottles and seems to love speeding away in his porche.
Rachel Ward was one of the hottest stars at the time but just disapeared after this. Shes pretty but doesnt seem to believe in the script. No one does except James Woods who always brings excitement to the films hes in. Nice to see Jane Greer from the original film as well as Richard Widmark.
Nice settings in Mexico, otherwise theres no reason to sit thru this dreary thriller.