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Best Seller (1987) 6.3
Hit man Cleve approaches writer/cop Dennis about a story for his next book: How Cleve made a living, working for one of the most powerful politicians in the country. To get the story right,... See full summary » Director:John FlynnWriter:Larry Cohen |
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Cast
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| James Woods | ... |
Cleve
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| Brian Dennehy | ... |
Dennis Meechum
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| Victoria Tennant | ... |
Roberta Gillian
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Allison Balson | ... |
Holly Meechum
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| Paul Shenar | ... |
David Madlock
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| George Coe | ... |
Graham
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Anne Pitoniak | ... |
Mrs. Foster
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Mary Carver | ... |
Cleve's mother
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Sully Boyar | ... |
Monks
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Kathleen Lloyd | ... |
Annie
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Charles Tyner | ... |
Cleve's Father
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E. Brian Dean | ... |
Taxi Driver
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Jeffrey Josephson | ... |
Pearlman
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Edward Blackoff | ... |
Thorn
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| Branscombe Richmond | ... |
Longshoreman #1
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Storyline
Hit man Cleve approaches writer/cop Dennis about a story for his next book: How Cleve made a living, working for one of the most powerful politicians in the country. To get the story right, they travel around the country to gather statements and evidence, while strong forces use any means they can to keep the story untold. Written by Lars Skogan <si2_ls92362@debet.nhh.no>
Plot Keywords:
armoury | reference to al pacino | psychopath | world trade center new york | anti villain |Taglines:
A hired assassin. A cop turned author. Together they're rewriting the rulebook on the Mob. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
25 September 1987 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Bestseller See more »Box Office
Gross:
$4,278,150 (USA)Company Credits
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Sound Mix:
DolbyColor:
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Words and lyrics by Lamont Dozier
Performed by Ben E. King
Produced by Lamont Dozier
Executive producer: Joe Regis
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Goofs
While the robbery at the beginning of the movie was set in 1972, the robbers are driving a 1975-1978 Ford Econoline van. See more »Quotes
David Madlock: [Lt. Meechum is admiring his collection] First editions, every one of them.See more »
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"PERFECT ENDING"Words and lyrics by Lamont Dozier
Performed by Ben E. King
Produced by Lamont Dozier
Executive producer: Joe Regis
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This movie is disturbing. Starts out almost as a "procedural" but grows more thrilling as you begin to discover what the Woods character really is. I identified with the Dennehy character, with his initial skepticism, and growing realization that Woods is what he said he is, and worse. Woods nails the role, the psychopath with pride in his workmanship, with a three dimensional performance that is gripping and frightening. Dennehy is wonderful in the complementary role. The chemistry between them is exquisite. I think this movie will, in time, receive more recognition.