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5.2/10   188 votes
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Writer (WGA):
Andrew Chapman (written by)
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Release Date:
12 January 1998 (Spain) more
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Trust Will Get You Killed
Plot:
FBI and the Texas police make ready to storm the headquarters of a sect heavily armed religious fanatics... more | add synopsis
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Cast

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Robert Sean Leonard ... Jamie Doolin

Dennis Haysbert ... Ty 'Bama' Jones

Natasha Henstridge ... Mary

Keith Carradine ... Zeke Clayton
Paul Scherrer ... Ranger Barry
Tricia Vessey ... Freebie

Paul Ben-Victor ... Hank McGill
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Andre G. Ellingson ... Paramedic
David Hart ... Blond Agent
Michael O'Neill ... Cult Leader (voice)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Prairie Fire (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence, language and sexuality.
Runtime:
91 min
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Not what I was expecting, but alright nonetheless, 6 January 1999
6/10

I basically saw this movie through happenstance, and had no expectations whatsoever. I will admit to being shallow and expressing disappointment at not seeing Natasha Henstidge topless, but besides that, this movie was enjoyable. It has the feel of a converted stageplay, in the sense that it is essentially six people locked in a room for two hours. Maybe I'm completely out to lunch here, but it reminds me of other converted plays like 'twelve angry men' and 'lifeboat'. It definitely has that HBO/Sci Fi Channel feel to it. The acting was solid overall, though not exceptional. The best of the bunch I think was 'Bama'. Also, maybe I'm a tad naieve, but I found the surprise ending to be a big surprise. Maybe I got suckered by it all just like Jamie, the main character did. Hmph. On an overall scale of enjoyment, I'd have to give this a six or so.

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