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Overview
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Chris Gerolmo (written by)
Release Date:
27 January 1989 (USA)
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Tagline:
1964. When America was at war with itself.
Plot:
Two FBI agents with wildly different styles arrive in Mississippi to investigate the disappearance of some civil rights activists. full summary | full synopsis
Plot Keywords:
FBI
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Sheriff
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Mississippi
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Murder
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Killer Cop
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Awards:
Won Oscar.
Another 15 wins
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16 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(10 articles)
TCM's 'Summer Under the Stars' Posters are Phenomenal
(From Rope Of Silicon. 13 July 2009, 3:22 AM, PDT)
Phillip Noyce goes from CIA to FBI with 'Above Suspicion'
(From ioncinema. 11 November 2008)
(From Rope Of Silicon. 13 July 2009, 3:22 AM, PDT)
Phillip Noyce goes from CIA to FBI with 'Above Suspicion'
(From ioncinema. 11 November 2008)
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It broke my heart
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Gene Hackman | ... | Agent Rupert Anderson |
 | Willem Dafoe | ... | Agent Alan Ward |
 | Frances McDormand | ... | Mrs. Pell |
 | Brad Dourif | ... | Deputy Clinton Pell |
 | R. Lee Ermey | ... | Mayor Tilman |
 | Gailard Sartain | ... | Sheriff Ray Stuckey |
 | Stephen Tobolowsky | ... | Clayton Townley |
 | Michael Rooker | ... | Frank Bailey |
| Pruitt Taylor Vince | ... | Lester Cowans |
| Badja Djola | ... | Agent Monk |
 | Kevin Dunn | ... | Agent Bird |
| Frankie Faison | ... | Eulogist |
| Tom Mason | ... | Judge |
 | Geoffrey Nauffts | ... | Goatee |
 | Rick Zieff | ... | Passenger |
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Runtime:
128 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:14A (Ontario) |
Iceland:16 |
Netherlands:16 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-16 |
Ireland:18 |
Norway:15 |
Peru:14 |
Singapore:PG |
South Korea:18 |
Spain:18 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:18 |
USA:R |
West Germany:16
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Trivia:
The film is inspired by the murder of voting rights activists J. E. Chaney, Mickey Schwerner, and Andrew Goodman.
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Goofs:
Continuity: While interrogating Lester in a moving car, the background scenery suddenly indicates that the car is going backwards. This is evident as Lester looks over his shoulder and out the rear window.
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Quotes:
[first lines]
Driver: Uh, oh.
Passenger: What is it?
Passenger: [seeing the car behind them] What do they want?
Driver: I don't know... just pass me... pass me...
Driver: [trying to identify the following car] Is it a cop?
Passenger: I can't see.
[they are hit from behind]
Driver: What the fuck are these jokers playin' at?
Rear passenger: Oh, they ain't playin', you better believe it.
[they are hit again]
Passenger: What're we gonna do?
Driver: I don't know... OK, hold on, you guys.
[he veers to a side road]
Passenger: There's a truck, too.
[the car behind them turns on its roof light]
Driver: Shit, it *is* a cop.
Passenger: Better stop.
Driver: OK, sit tight, you guys. Don't say anything; let me talk... All right? We'll be all right; just relax.
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Driver: Uh, oh.
Passenger: What is it?
Passenger: [seeing the car behind them] What do they want?
Driver: I don't know... just pass me... pass me...
Driver: [trying to identify the following car] Is it a cop?
Passenger: I can't see.
[they are hit from behind]
Driver: What the fuck are these jokers playin' at?
Rear passenger: Oh, they ain't playin', you better believe it.
[they are hit again]
Passenger: What're we gonna do?
Driver: I don't know... OK, hold on, you guys.
[he veers to a side road]
Passenger: There's a truck, too.
[the car behind them turns on its roof light]
Driver: Shit, it *is* a cop.
Passenger: Better stop.
Driver: OK, sit tight, you guys. Don't say anything; let me talk... All right? We'll be all right; just relax.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Kiss My Butler (#1.10)" (1990)
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Soundtrack:
Take My Hand Precious Lord
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Not saying this isn't an excellent film, it is just bluntly honest. I remember in English class in high school, we were learning about racism in the 60's, and how horrible it was. The worst part was that I am from a very racist town, unfortunately, and watching the beginning of the film terrified me because I felt like this world hadn't changed since I felt like I was living that film. Being one voice sometimes can either be helpful or get you into a lot of trouble.
I didn't want to see this film again because of the awful situations I saw or heard of. Now, I am out on my own, and I had the chance to see the movie once again, and felt that I could see it. It's a terrific and very powerful movie that can get anyone to cry unbearably. It's not just the actors, but Gene and William's characters, I wanted to be just like them, they were able to stand up even though the many times of being knocked down and caring so much just to try to in some way save that town.
I honestly feel that everyone should see this movie, it can change your life or make you look around and want to change things. I know this comment feels more like a lecture than a comment, but that's how much this movie got to me. I think we all can do something right in this world, it's just a matter or standing up. Even if this film isn't historically accurate, it's accurate enough to see how people treat other people. Hopefully, we will have a better future for generations to come.
9/10