Malone (1987)

Ex-CIA hit-man running from his past (Malone) finds just how difficult it is to retire when he runs accross a small town controlled by mercenaries and a family that's resisting their ... See full summary »

Director:

Harley Cokeliss

Writers:

Christopher Frank (screenplay), William P. Wingate (novel)

Stars:

Burt Reynolds, Cliff Robertson, Kenneth McMillan

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Burt Reynolds	...	Malone
Cliff Robertson	...	Delaney
Kenneth McMillan	...	Hawkins
Cynthia Gibb	...	Jo Barlow
Scott Wilson	...	Paul Barlow
Lauren Hutton	...	Jamie
Philip Anglim	...	Harvey
Tracey Walter	...	Calvin Bollard
Dennis Burkley	...	Dan Bollard
Alex Diakun	...	Madrid
Brooks Gardner	...	Patterson
Mike Kirton	...	Frank
Duncan Fraser	...	Malone's Target
Janne Mortil	...	Helen
Campbell Lane	...	Tom Riggs

Storyline

Ex-CIA hit-man running from his past (Malone) finds just how difficult it is to retire when he runs accross a small town controlled by mercenaries and a family that's resisting their control.

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Plot Keywords:

shotgun | neo noir | pump action shotgun | cia agent | box office flop | 

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Taglines:

He didn't start the fight... but he'll sure as hell finish it.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 May 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Detective Malone

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$3,060,858 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Orion Pictures Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

According to an interview Burt Reynolds gave to the 'LA Times' in January, 1987, the role of Malone was offered to Gérard Depardieu and then Christopher Lambert, before it was offered to him.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Jamie: I think it's time for you to get some help.
Richard Malone: Why?
Jamie: Because you can't do your job anymore.
Richard Malone: Because I let that man live?
Jamie: That man is the worst bastard that...
Richard Malone: [interupting] I don't care! I've had enough! I want out.
Jamie: What am I supposed to tell our superiors at the company?
Richard Malone: Tell them good bye.
Jamie: You know too much. One of the first things you tought me is that nobody just walks away from the CIA.
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User Reviews

1961...not too early!

BURT REYNOLDS has made some bad movies. He is a god, but nonetheless, has made bad movies. MALONE (1987) is not one these. It is a update of the old 'SHANE' genre, that continues to enthrall audiences today. The plot being; Gunslinger hangs up guns, moves to new town, finds that he can't hang up guns....and kills every bad guy in shooting or fighting distance. Simple> Well this movie, allbeit formula, does have some memorable moments. The stunt work, is first-rate, and everyone does give sterling performances.

But the one scene that sticks in my mind, is were MALONE is talking to his new-found friend (and landlord) SCOTT (THE NINTH CONFIGURATION) WILSON. They ramble on about the 'good-old' days, and WILSON talks about his experience in 'NAM' (TM). He then asks REYNOLDS, when did he fight in vietnam. REYNOLDS answers....1961. A bemused WILSON questions REYNOLDS "wasn't that a little early?"

"Not for what i was there to do!" Replies REYNOLDS, in probably one of the most macho/tough-guy/shadowy past comebacks ever.

People complain that REYNOLDS made bad movies in the eighties. I think it was his best decade (STICK/SHARKEYS MACHINE/HEAT and RENT-A-COP), i mean, come on....at least if loads of people hated these movies, it at least means that loads of people actually saw THESE movies. Just who, saw 1997's abysmal RAVEN?.....me, but even i enjoyed it. If anyone is wanting to watch a good simple action tale (like the way they used to make em') ..then MALONE may be the movie for you

8 out of 10