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Dead Bang (1989)

R 102 min  -  Action | Thriller | Crime  -   24 March 1989 (USA)
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A cop is gunned down on Xmas eve. Jerry Beck, the homicide cop given the job of hunting the killer,... See full summary »

Director:

John Frankenheimer

Writers:

Robert Foster (screenplay), Jerry Beck (story)

Stars:

Don Johnson, Penelope Ann Miller and William Forsythe
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Don Johnson ...
Jerry Beck
Penelope Ann Miller ...
Linda
William Forsythe ...
Bob Balaban ...
Elliot Webly
Frank Military Frank Military ...
Bobby Burns
Tate Donovan ...
John Burns
Antoni Stutz Antoni Stutz ...
Ray
Mickey Jones ...
Sleepy
Ron Campbell Ron Campbell ...
Crossfield
William Traylor William Traylor ...
Elton Tremmel
Hy Anzell Hy Anzell ...
Captain Waxman
Michael Jeter ...
Dr. Krantz
Tim Reid ...
Chief Dixon
James B. Douglas James B. Douglas ...
Agent Gilroy
Brad Sullivan Brad Sullivan ...
Chief Hillard
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Storyline

A cop is gunned down on Xmas eve. Jerry Beck, the homicide cop given the job of hunting the killer, investigates some leads which bring him into contact with a group of white supremacy extremists. In addition to the racists, Beck also has to contend with an unhelpful FBI agent. Written by Rob Hartill  

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Plot Keywords:

Cop | FBI Agent | White Supremacy | Showdown | Bare Breasts  | See more »

Taglines:

There's a powerful conspiracy in the heartland of America. One cop has become their prime target. They have become his obsession. This isn't a case anymore... It's a war. See more »

Genres:

Action | Thriller | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Dead-Bang See more »

Filming Locations:

Alberta, Canada See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$2,847,690 (USA) (24 March 1989) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$8,125,592 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Lorimar Film Entertainment See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

This film was the first major starring role for Don Johnson as a leading actor just as his hit TV series, Miami Vice was nearing it's end. Like the show, he also plays a cop in this film. See more »

Quotes

Chief Hillard: Bloomberg, tow this thing out of here.
Jerry Beck: Er, chief, that's my car.
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Connections

Referenced in Resident Alien (1990) See more »

Soundtracks

"Serenata Huasteca"
Performed by Los Tres Ases
Courtesy of BMG Ariola Internacional See more »