The Kill Reflex (1989)

Williamson plays a cop called 'Soda Cracker', whose partner was killed in a mysterious assassination. He is convinced that the murder was committed by his old enemy, Ivan Moss, played by Bo... See full summary »

Director:

Fred Williamson

Writers:

Jaron Summers (novel), Jaron Summers (screenplay)

Stars:

Fred Williamson, Maud Adams, Bo Svenson

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Fred Williamson	...	Soda Cracker
Maud Adams	...	Crystal Tarver
Bo Svenson	...	Ivan Moss
Phyllis Hyman	...	Irene
D.R. Jones	...	Ace Moss
John Saunders	...	Lt. Morgan
Tom Webb	...	Phil Gillespe
Julie Gregg	...	Nancy Gillespe
James Ryan	...	Cameron Gillespe
Jerome Landfield	...	Superintendant Brentwall
Frank Pesce	...	Pond
Bernard Mixon	...	Pete
Cynthia Pleasant	...	Bess
Nicholas Guy Peters	...	Harris
Doug McDade	...	John

Storyline

Williamson plays a cop called 'Soda Cracker', whose partner was killed in a mysterious assassination. He is convinced that the murder was committed by his old enemy, Ivan Moss, played by Bo Svenson. Despite threats from the mob and from the police department, he vows to continue his mission to find the persons responsible for the assassination. Maud Adams plays his new police woman partner, who falls in love with him during their investigations. 'Soda Cracker' also has to deal with the fact that many of the police officers on the squad may be corrupt, and tries to break down the criminal network whilst finding evidence against Ivan Moss.

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Plot Keywords:

police | shootout | policewoman killing | police officer killed | based on novel | 

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Taglines:

A fight with no rules... Only the winner will survive!

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Genres:

Action

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 June 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Soda Cracker

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Po' Boy Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Soda Cracker: I know it was you that hit Phil, Moss. I'm on your ass 'til you crack! And when you do, I'll be there to blow you straight to hell!
Ivan Moss: Are you threatening me?
Soda Cracker: Better than that, pal. I'm promising you!

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Soundtracks

"Meet Me On The Moon"
Written by Gene McDaniels and Carrie Thompson
Sung by Phyllis Hyman
© Skyforest Music Co.

User Reviews

Williamson's Cool Reflex

The shooting title for this film was "Soda Cracker," somewhere along the road the title of the film changed and "The Kill Reflex" is what we've got. Fred Williamson's character is nicknamed Soda Cracker (something his friends gave him). He's a "shoot first - ask questions later" Chicago cop, on a mission to track down the killer or killers who offed his partner; all this on his birthday no less. His superiors want him off the case, but that doesn't stop Soda from bustin' heads. The production costs are low, but the thrills high. And don't miss the super-cool conclusion where The Hammer jumps on the side of a train to catch the main baddie as he speeds away in his car - this is really one of The Hammer's coolest moments. Other things to watch for include: the super-sexy Maud Adams, the super-cool Bo Svenson, and the super-funky end credit theme song: "Soda Cracker!"