Gridlock (TV 1996)

New York. Some explosions destroy all the bridges connecting Manhattan with the rest of New York. The authorities attribute the disaster to a terrorist organisation. But Jake Gorki, a ... See full summary »

Director:

Sandor Stern

Writer:

Joe Ferullo

Stars:

David Hasselhoff, Kathy Ireland, Miguel Fernandes

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Hasselhoff	...	Jake Gorsky
Kathy Ireland	...	Michele Conner
Miguel Fernandes	...	Mr. One
Götz Otto	...	Mr. Two
Tony De Santis	...	Bane (as Tony Desantis)
Marc Strange	...	Joe Gorsky
Alan Scarfe	...	Martin Joss
Derwin Jordan	...	Officer Getz
Tom Melissis	...	Ron Delano
Jason Blicker	...	Charlie Runnels
Réal Andrews	...	Mr. Three
Markus Parilo	...	Mr. Four
Tig Fong	...	Mr. Five
Robert Thomas	...	Mr. Six
Von Flores	...	Mr. Seven

Storyline

New York. Some explosions destroy all the bridges connecting Manhattan with the rest of New York. The authorities attribute the disaster to a terrorist organisation. But Jake Gorki, a policeman of the New York Police Department, flying over the Federal Reserve Bank with his helicopter, suspects something else: a robbery.

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Plot Keywords:

police | robbery | helicopter | gold | tape over mouth | 

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Taglines:

There's no way in... And no way out.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Canada USA Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 January 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Coup de force

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alliance Communications Corporation, Neufeld Rehme Productions, Pro 7

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min 120 min 92 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Jake Gorsky: There's a radio in the chopper... but there's an idiot on the other end of it.

User Reviews

Feeble Action Trash

After the success of T.V. shows "Knight Rider and "Baywatch", it was pretty likely and pretty unfortunate that David Hasselhoff would attempt to make a mark in the movies. In this pathetic and powerless attempt to give Hasselhoff the part of an action hero, this picture tries to replicate action classic "Die Hard" (1988), and doesn't just trip up, but gets its head stuck in the railings at the same time. The only entertaining aspect to this film is the villain, who intends to ransack a big bag of dosh, and even has the standard goatee beard and evil smile. Of course there's the beautiful woman for Hasselhoff to schmaltz with, though she was probably only in it for the cash. She must have been desperate. You'll find more character in an empty fish tank, and Hasselhoff may as well head back to the beach, or even better, go get Kit back from servicing. There's even a part when Hasselhoff tries to do the hanging from a Fireman's hose scene, but he shimmies down the side!

If you're looking for the kind of film that would make Channel 5 question its taste, or make the bargain bin snigger, this is wonderful. Lets all pray David Hasselhoff doesn't get beyond T.V. movies.

1/10