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One False Move

  • 19921992
  • RR
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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One False Move (1992)
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A small town police chief awaits the arrival of a gang of killers.A small town police chief awaits the arrival of a gang of killers.A small town police chief awaits the arrival of a gang of killers.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
12K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
8,394
2,944
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    • Director
      • Carl Franklin
    • Writers
      • Billy Bob Thornton
      • Tom Epperson
    • Stars
      • Bill Paxton
      • Billy Bob Thornton
      • Cynda Williams
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Carl Franklin
    • Writers
      • Billy Bob Thornton
      • Tom Epperson
    • Stars
      • Bill Paxton
      • Billy Bob Thornton
      • Cynda Williams
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 92User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
    • 87Metascore
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 8 nominations

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    One False Move
    Trailer 1:25
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    Photos39

    Billy Bob Thornton and Cynda Williams in One False Move (1992)
    Bill Paxton in One False Move (1992)
    Billy Bob Thornton in One False Move (1992)
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    Top cast

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    Bill Paxton
    Bill Paxton
    • Dale 'Hurricane' Dixon
    Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton
    • Ray Malcolm
    Cynda Williams
    Cynda Williams
    • Fantasia…
    Michael Beach
    Michael Beach
    • Pluto
    Jim Metzler
    Jim Metzler
    • Dud Cole
    Earl Billings
    Earl Billings
    • McFeely
    Natalie Canerday
    Natalie Canerday
    • Cheryl Ann
    Robert Ginnaven
    Robert Ginnaven
    • Charlie
    Robert Anthony Bell
    • Byron
    Kevin Hunter
    Kevin Hunter
    • Ronnie
    Phyllis Kirklin
    • Mrs. Walker
    Meredith 'Jeta' Donovan
    • Bonnie
    Jimmy Bridges
    Jimmy Bridges
    • Bobby
    • (as James D. Bridges)
    Phyllis Sutton
    • Jackie
    Derrick Williams
    Derrick Williams
    • Darren
    June Jones
    • Danielle
    Loren Tyler
    • Marco
    Deniese Payne
    • Marco's Wife
    • Director
      • Carl Franklin
    • Writers
      • Billy Bob Thornton
      • Tom Epperson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Billy Bob Thornton and Cynda Williams got married after filming was completed. They were divorced before the film was released two years later.
    • Goofs
      Ray slaps Jackie when she's against the wall, makes her mouth bleed, and some gets on her shirt. Later, when she's bound and gagged on the floor, the blood has disappeared.
    • Quotes

      Dale 'Hurricane' Dixon: Lila, even if I wanted to, I can't help you.

      [pauses]

      Dale 'Hurricane' Dixon: I don't have the legal authority.

      Fantasia - Lila: You didn't have the legal authority to fuck me when I was 17 years old... but that didn't stop you, did it?

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Folks!/K2/One False Move/Poison Ivy/Leaving Normal (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Don't Walk Away from Love
      Performed by Brenda Sutton

      Written and Produced by Michael Sutton (as Michael) and Brenda Sutton

      © 1991 Mibren Music (ASCAP) and Illegal Film Music (ASCAP)

    User reviews92

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    Top review
    8/10
    A Little Gem from the 90's
    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 (Michael Beach); his not so bright buddy in San Quentin Ray Malcolm (Billy Bob Thornton); and his girlfriend Fantasia (Cynda Williams). Their further investigation indicates that the criminals are fleeing to Star City, Arkanas, and LAPD detective Dud Cole (Jim Metzler) and his partner John McFeely (Earl Billings) contact the local Chief of Police Dale 'Hurricane' Dixon (Bill Paxton) 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. The first time I saw this film was on VHS in the early 90's, but now I have the chance of buying the DVD and watching it again. The dramatic story written by Billy Bob Thornton and Tom Epperson is engaging and without redemption. Cynda Williams, in her second film, is awesome but Bill Paxton "steals" the film in the role of a bragger hillbilly and chief of police that sees the chance of his life of arresting real criminals but meets his past instead. My vote is eight.

    Title (Brazil): "Um Passo em Falso" ("One False Step")
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 8, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hurricane
    • Filming locations
      • Cotton Plant, Arkansas, USA
    • Production company
      • IRS Media
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,543,112
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $44,545
      • May 10, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,543,112
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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