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Persons Unknown (1996)

R  99 min  -  Action | Thriller   -  27 December 1996 (USA)
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When former cop and current security expert Jim Holland has a one night stand with Amanda after getting in her way roller-blading... See full summary »

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Craig Smith
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Persons Unknown -- A tale of crime and police corruption. This tightly woven, fast-paced thriller begins when Amanda (Kelly Lynch), a sexy gal on in-line skates, trips because alcoholic ex-cop/security expert Jim Holland (Joe Mantegna) bumps into her. Persons Unknown -- Open-ended Trailer from Promark
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joe Mantegna ...
Jim Holland
Kelly Lynch ...
Amanda
Naomi Watts ...
Molly
J.T. Walsh ...
Cake
Xander Berkeley ...
Tosh
Jon Favreau ...
Terry
Channon Roe ...
Lewis
Christian J. Meoli ...
Prancer (as Christian Meoli)
Antoni Corone ...
Vixen
Jimmy Ortega ...
Comet (as Jim Ortega)
Michael Nicolosi ...
Blitzen
Sonny Carl Davis Sonny Carl Davis ...
Jimmy
Don Blakely Don Blakely ...
Marty
Brian J. Williams ...
Mott
Brent J. Williams Brent J. Williams ...
Old Man
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Storyline

When former cop and current security expert Jim Holland has a one night stand with Amanda after getting in her way roller-blading. That introduction turns out to be a well thought out plan by Amanda and her sister Molly, to obtain security codes to office of a client. The girls and their cohorts rob his client and stash the loot. All the while, detective Jim has been following them and he grabs the money for himself. Then his conscience gets the best of him and he falls in love with Molly. His client turns out to be drug dealers and he's forced to risk his life to protect Molly and Amanda. Written by Richard Jones <rjo339@swbell.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Alcoholic | Robbery | Ex Cop | Corruption | Morality  | See more »

Genres:

Action | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, language, some drug content and brief sexuality See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

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Filming Locations:

Long Beach, California, USA

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Trivia

The stun gun that Cake (played by J.T Walsh) asks for and receives from Jim Holland (played by Joe Mantegna) has the fictional brand name "Hickenlooper" printed on the box. George Hickenlooper is the director of the film. See more »