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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 »

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For one cop this isn't just a case. 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

Jerry Beck: You're not a safe man to put in this office, Dr Krantz. If I get pulled off of this case because you look like Woody Allen, I will not be responsible for what I do. If you've got some dues to pay there then by God you pay them because I will not! I will fixate on you as the instrument of my destruction, and you will never feel safe in your world again.
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Connections

Referenced in Ken Adam: Designing Bond (2000) See more »

Soundtracks

"Un Mundo Raro"
Performed by Los Diamantes (as Los Tres Diamantes)
Courtesy of BMG Ariola Internacional See more »