Cover-Up (1991)

Mike Anderson (Dolph Lundgren), a tough American reporter on a dangerous foreign assignment, finds his own life in jeopardy when he uncovers a deadly labyrinth of political intrigue that ... See full summary »

Director:

Manny Coto

Writer:

William Tannen

Stars:

Dolph Lundgren, Louis Gossett Jr., Lisa Berkley

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dolph Lundgren	...	Mike Anderson
Louis Gossett Jr.	...	Lou Jackson
Lisa Berkley	...	Susan Clifford (as Lisa Berkely)
John Finn	...	Jeff Cooper
Gil Kopel	...	MP #1
Howard Rypp	...	MP #2
Ofer Lehavi	...	MP #3
Zadok Zarum	...	Arab Driver
Oren Neeman	...	Marine Guard
Bruce Daniel Diker	...	Soldier #1
Danny Friedman	...	Soldier #2
Barry Langford	...	Man on Bus
Sharon Hacohen	...	Passport Officer
Matti Seri	...	Taxi Driver
Jonathan Dominitz	...	Marine Embassy Guard #1

Storyline

Mike Anderson (Dolph Lundgren), a tough American reporter on a dangerous foreign assignment, finds his own life in jeopardy when he uncovers a deadly labyrinth of political intrigue that threatens the lives of thousands in the action thriller "Cover Up". Despatched to investigate a mysterious and fatal attack on an overseas US naval base, Anderson, a leading investigative journalist and ex-US marine, finds himself back on familiar ground. Instinct makes him question the official CIA explanation that cites an unknown terrorist group called Black October. Alone, and armed only with his combat training and determination to uncover the truth, he sets out to expose a complex and dangerous political web. Anderson quickly discovers he can trust no-one. Renewing a fiery affair with his ex-Iover Susan Clifford, now the US Embassy press attachee, he soon finds himself confronting an old adversary, CIA boss Lou Jackson. And when his former marine colleague Colonel John Cooper is murdered moments...

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Plot Keywords:

marine | cia | race against time | terrorist | embassy | 

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Taglines:

If the lies don't kill you, the truth will.

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Genres:

Action | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

UK Israel

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 February 1991 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

A könyörtelen hajsza

Filming Locations:

Ben Gurion Airport, Lod, Israel

Box Office

Budget:

$7,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Capitol Films, Cover-Up, Electra Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The scene where Dolph Lundgren's character runs through the mass of people during the Easter celebration was shot during an actual enactment by pilgrims of the twelve stations of Christ. Hidden cameras were used to get the footage, and a pair of incognito Israeli National Squad paratroopers followed Lundgren for his protection. None the less pilgrims and tourists thought his fake blood was an actual wound, and "real" soldiers pointed M16 guns at Lundgren and got him down on the ground as they had not been well informed of the film production.

User Reviews

*1/2 OUT OF FIVE

Dolph Lundgren as Mike Anderson a L.A journalist who flocks to Israel to probe an attack on a U.S base where he finds a cover-up. Cover-Up is just an all around disappointment, the movie is simplistic, predictable and has hardly any action until the final 30 minutes. Considering that nobody has ever watched a Dolph Lundgren movie for anything but action only adds to the futile surroundings. However a suspenseful climax saves it from being a turkey.