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Jade (1995)

R 95 min  -  Action | Crime | Drama  -   13 October 1995 (USA)
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A bright assistant D.A. investigates a gruesome hatchet murder and hides a clue he found at the crime scene. Under professional threats and an attempt on his life, he goes on heartbroken because evidence point to the woman he still loves.

Director:

William Friedkin

Writer:

Joe Eszterhas
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Caruso ...
Linda Fiorentino ...
Chazz Palminteri ...
Matt Gavin
Richard Crenna ...
Michael Biehn ...
Donna Murphy ...
Karen Heller
Ken King Ken King ...
Petey Vesko
Holt McCallany ...
Bill Barrett
David Hunt ...
Pat Callendar
Angie Everhart ...
Patrice Jacinto
Kevin Tighe Kevin Tighe ...
Dist. Atty. Arnold Clifford
Robin Thomas ...
Mr. Green
Jay Jacobus Jay Jacobus ...
Justin Henderson
Victoria Smith Victoria Smith ...
Sandy
Drew Snyder ...
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Storyline

Someone does a nasty hatchet job on a San Fransisco big noise and the Assistant D.A. takes charge of the investigation. Through a web of blackmail and prostitution involving the Governor, an old lover of the law man emerges as a prime suspect and he has to deal with his personal feelings as well as the case. Written by Jeremy Perkins <jwp@aber.ac.uk>  

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Plot Keywords:

Investigation | Blackmail | Prostitution | Adultery | Prostitute  | See more »

Taglines:

Some fantasies go too far. See more »

Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for grisly afterviews of murder victims, violence, language and strong scenes of aberrant sexuality See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Zad See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$50,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$4,284,246 (USA) (13 October 1995)

Gross:

$9,795,017 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (director's cut)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Linda Fiorentino initially turned down the script because she didn't want to play a prostitute. She changed her mind when her character was changed through rewrites. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The blood stains on the black Ford Thunderbird's headlights change repeatedly between shots during the chase. See more »

Quotes

[last lines]
Matt Gavin: Trina, the next time we make love, you introduce me to Jade.
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Soundtracks

"Last To Know"
By Pat Metheny
Performed by Wallace Roney
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products See more »