Raw Deal (1986)

A former FBI agent turned small town sheriff agrees to help the FBI chief infiltrate the Chicago mafia when the FBI chief's son is killed by the Chicago Mafia.

Director:

John Irvin

Writers:

Luciano Vincenzoni (story), Sergio Donati (story),

Stars:

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kathryn Harrold, Darren McGavin

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Arnold Schwarzenegger	...	Mark Kaminsky / Joseph P. Brenner
Kathryn Harrold	...	Monique
Darren McGavin	...	Harry Shannon
Sam Wanamaker	...	Luigi Patrovita
Paul Shenar	...	Paulo Rocca
Steven Hill	...	Martin Lamanski
Joe Regalbuto	...	Marvin Baxter
Robert Davi	...	Max Keller
Ed Lauter	...	Baker
Mordecai Lawner	...	Marcellino
Blanche Baker	...	Amy Kaminsky
Louise Robey	...	Lamanski's Girl (as Robey)
Victor Argo	...	Dangerous Man
George P. Wilbur	...	Killer #1
Denver Mattson	...	Killer #2

Storyline

Mark Kaminsky is kicked out of the FBI for his rough treatment of a suspect. He winds up as the sheriff of a small town in North Carolina. FBI Chief Harry Shannon, whose son has been killed by a mobster named Patrovina, enlists Kaminsky in a personal vendetta with a promise of reinstatement into the FBI if Patrovina is taken down. To accomplish this, Kaminsky must go undercover and join Patrovina's gang.

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Plot Keywords:

fbi | mobster | violence | sheriff | small town | 

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Taglines:

The government gave him a raw deal. Nobody gives him a raw deal.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 June 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

Triple Identity

Filming Locations:

Castle Hayne, North Carolina, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$8,500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$16,209,459 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG), Famous Films (II), International Film Corporation (I)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Arnold Schwarzenegger only agreed to star in this picture after much haggling in exchange of dissolving the multi-picture agreement with Dino De Laurentiis. He had one picture left with the producer and was actually much interested in doing Total Recall, but De Laurentiis objected, feeling that he was not suitable for the lead role of Quaid. Instead, Patrick Swayze was already cast before the bankruptcy.

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Goofs

In the fist fight in the womens dress store Mark punches someone who can clearly be seen wearing a plaster on his head, next time the camera is on him it has come off and then re-appears when he is on the floor.

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Quotes

Mark Kaminsky: He has good taste in jewelry. But you have bad taste in men.

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Connections

Referenced in Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1: Super Trivia (2003)

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Soundtracks

"Trapped"
Written by Colonel Abrams and Marston Freeman
Performed by Colonel Abrams
Courtesy of MCA Records, INC

User Reviews

hilarious

Arnold at his peak as a one-man wrecking crew as he demolishes a crime family single-handed. It reminds me of the Stallone film where Rambo takes on Russia in Afghanistan. This film has good acting though, and the ever-evil Robert Davi at his slimy best. The shoot-out at the gravel pit with "Satisfaction" playing is a classic. And don't forget the classic line :"You should not drink and bake"!