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 ...
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Title: Persons Unknown (1996)
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Cast
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| 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) | |
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Michael Nicolosi | ... | Blitzen |
| Sonny Carl Davis | ... | Jimmy | |
| Don Blakely | ... | Marty | |
| Brian J. Williams | ... | Mott | |
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Brent J. Williams | ... | Old Man |
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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. 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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Rated R for violence, language, some drug content and brief sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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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 »Frequently Asked Questions
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27 December 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Astathmitos paragontas See more »Filming Locations:
Long Beach, California, USACompany Credits
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I bought this movie on-line because it was cheaper than renting it. That said, with a cast lead by the likes of the ever-reliable Joe Mantegna and the under-used Kelly Lynch, and supported by Naomi Watts and John Favrau, my expectations were sadly high. This is nothing more than standard crime fare with double crossing and crazy drug killers and one nasty cop (the always great JT Walsh). However, beneath all that, lies a tender love story between two broken people who just can't take another heart break. I'm a sucker for a love story like this, and it works in no small part thanks to the talents of Mantegna and Watts. I'm glad to have it in my collection.