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One False Move (1992)

R 105 min  -  Thriller | Crime | Drama  -   8 May 1992 (USA)
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In Los Angeles, after a violent drug rip-off, the Los Angeles Police Department detectives find the identity of the trio - the sadistic I.Q... See full summary »

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Carl Franklin
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bill Paxton ...
Cynda Williams ...
Fantasia - Lila Walker
Billy Bob Thornton ...
Michael Beach ...
Lenny 'Pluto' Franklyn
Jim Metzler ...
Dud Cole
Earl Billings ...
John McFeely
Natalie Canerday Natalie Canerday ...
Cheryl Ann
Robert Ginnaven Robert Ginnaven ...
Charlie
Robert Anthony Bell Robert Anthony Bell ...
Byron
Kevin Hunter Kevin Hunter ...
Ronnie
Phyllis Kirklin Phyllis Kirklin ...
Mrs. Walker
Meredith 'Jeta' Donovan Meredith 'Jeta' Donovan ...
Bonnie
Jimmy Bridges ...
Bobby (as James D. Bridges)
Phyllis Sutton Phyllis Sutton ...
Jackie
Derrick Williams ...
Darren
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Storyline

In Los Angeles, after a violent drug rip-off, the Los Angeles Police Department detectives find the identity of the trio - the sadistic I.Q. of 150 and college graduate Lenny "Pluto" Franklyn; his not so bright buddy in San Quentin Ray Malcolm; and his girlfriend Fantasia. Their further investigation indicates that the criminals are fleeing to Star City, Arkanas, and LAPD detective Dud Cole and his partner John McFeely contact the local Chief of Police Dale 'Hurricane' Dixon and they head to the little town. The yokel family man Dale, who is used to resolve domestic issues, is fascinated with the chance to participate of a manhunt and befriends the two detectives. But when he sees the picture of Fantasia, he recognizes her as Lila Walker and is haunted by his past, hiding a secret about Lila Walker. "One False Move" is a little gem from the 90's and one of the best in the genre neo-noir... Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  

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Plot Keywords:

Police | Arkansas | Small Town | Road | Drugs  | See more »

Taglines:

All it takes to bring him down is one bullet... one woman or... One False Move. See more »

Genres:

Thriller | Crime | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence and language, and for drug content See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Egy rossz lépés See more »

Filming Locations:

Cotton Plant, Arkansas, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$1,543,112 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

IRS Media See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

An image of a man shooting a cop was removed from the film's UK poster in the wake of a backlash against screen violence. The film itself was uncut by the British Board of Film Classification. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When Fantasia is shot in the head, the "bullet hole" can be seen a fraction of a second before the shot is heard. See more »

Quotes

Cheryl Ann: He don't know no better, he watches television. I read non-fiction.
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Connections

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Soundtracks

"I Can't Stop Cryin'"
Written by Deborah Holland
© 1990 Animal Logic Music (ASCAP), Big Biscuit (ASCAP), Deaconsongs (ASCAP) and Illegal Film Music (ASCAP) See more »