Persons Unknown (1996)
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- R
- 1h 39min
- Action, Thriller
- 27 Dec 1996 (USA)
- Movie
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...
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Cast verified as complete
| Joe Mantegna | ... |
Jim Holland
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| Kelly Lynch | ... |
Amanda
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| Naomi Watts | ... |
Molly
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| J.T. Walsh | ... |
Cake
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| Xander Berkeley | ... |
Tosh
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| Jon Favreau | ... |
Terry
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| Channon Roe | ... |
Lewis
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Christian J. Meoli | ... |
Prancer
(as Christian Meoli)
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| Antoni Corone | ... |
Vixen
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| Jimmy Ortega | ... |
Comet
(as Jim Ortega)
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Michael Nicolosi | ... |
Blitzen
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| Sonny Carl Davis | ... |
Jimmy
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| Don Blakely | ... |
Marty
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| Brian J. Williams | ... |
Mott
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Brent J. Williams | ... |
Old Man
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Sam Menning | ... |
Wino
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Karen Osborn | ... |
Bar Trollop
(as Karen Osborne)
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| George Hickenlooper | ... |
Cigar Cop
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Stan Yale | ... |
Homeless Man
(as Stanley Yale)
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Jude Moran | ... |
Dasher (uncredited)
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Directed by
| George Hickenlooper | ||
Written by
| Craig Smith | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Thomas Herod Jr. | ... | line producer |
| Jon Kramer | ... | executive producer |
| Amy Krell | ... | associate producer |
| David Lancaster | ... | producer |
| David Newlon | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Ed Tomney | ||
Cinematography by
| Richard Crudo | ||
Editing by
| Suzanne Pettit | ||
Editorial Department
| Ray Daniels III | ... | first assistant film editor |
| Carrie Ellison | ... | assistant film editor |
| Karen Sharp Lancaster | ... | assistant film editor |
| Steve Schoenberg | ... | assistant film editor |
| Gary Simon | ... | assistant film editor |
| Lisa Willinger | ... | assistant film editor |
Casting By
| Rick Montgomery | ||
| Dan Parada | ||
Production Design by
| Jerry Fleming | ||
Set Decoration by
| Sarah Alcorn | ||
Costume Design by
| Alexandra Welker | ||
Makeup Department
| Ralph M. Abalos | ... | key hair stylist |
| Christine Curry | ... | hair stylist |
| Constance Hall | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Margie Kaklamanos | ... | makeup artist (as Margie Latinopoulos) |
| Elaine L. Offers | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Amy Krell | ... | post-production supervisor / unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Craig Conolly | ... | second assistant director |
| Mark Anthony Little | ... | first assistant director |
| Ayal Moreno | ... | second assistant director |
| Thomas Herod Jr. | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Jeff Barco | ... | set dresser / swing |
| Betty Berberian | ... | art department coordinator |
| Tom Cappelletti | ... | property master |
| Orion V. Cox | ... | swing |
| Paul A. Hardinam | ... | swing |
| Terry Hargis | ... | swing |
| Doug Hart | ... | storyboard artist |
| Bruce Meyers | ... | swing |
| Joe Monaco | ... | lead man |
| Jeff Pamula | ... | swing |
| Dan Sherrill | ... | on-set dresser |
| Bob Titulaer | ... | property assistant |
Sound Department
| David Bach | ... | sound effects editor |
| Oliver Barth | ... | adr editor |
| Sarah Brady | ... | adr supervisor |
| John Brasher | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Rob Disner | ... | additional boom operator (as Robert B. Disner) |
| Michael Ferdie | ... | assistant dialogue editor |
| Robert Fisher | ... | foley mixer |
| Eric Hoeschen | ... | adr mixer |
| Marty Hutcherson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Adriane Marfiak | ... | sound effects editor |
| Anthony M. McCovey | ... | boom operator |
| Peter V. Meiselmann | ... | production sound mixer |
| Bruce Murphy | ... | dialogue editor |
| Laurence Puchalsky | ... | assistant dialogue editor (as Lorenzo Puchalsky) |
| Doug Reed | ... | foley artist / foley editor |
| Fred Rivas | ... | stereo sound consultant |
| Adam Severin | ... | sound intern |
| Daniel W. Victor Jr. | ... | stereo sound consultant |
Special Effects by
| Larry Fioritto | ... | special effects coordinator |
Stunts
| Donna Evans | ... | stunts |
| Dick Hancock | ... | stunts |
| Tabby Hanson | ... | stunts |
| Terry James | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Gary Paul | ... | stunts |
| Mario Roberts | ... | stunts |
| Debby Lynn Ross | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Nick Satriano | ... | stunts |
| Ellen G. Statham | ... | stunts |
| Patrick J. Statham | ... | stunts |
| Brian J. Williams | ... | stunt performer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Philippe Aubry | ... | grip |
| David F. Behn | ... | key grip |
| Mary Broderick | ... | film loader |
| Brent Bye | ... | electrician |
| James Coffin | ... | electrician |
| Jacqui Compton | ... | second assistant camera |
| Dexter Eneriz | ... | gaffer |
| Steve Galvin | ... | additional best boy electric |
| Gavin Gharrity | ... | additional second assistant camera |
| Andrew Giannetta | ... | steadicam assistant (as Andrew J. Giannetta) |
| Daniel H. Goldstein | ... | electrician |
| Brady Harris | ... | electrician |
| Steven L. Henry | ... | grip |
| Robert Holcomb | ... | best boy grip |
| Gillian Lefkowitz | ... | still photographer |
| Jeffrey S. Lorenz | ... | additional assistant camera |
| Christopher Lucchese | ... | dolly grip (as Chris Lucchese) |
| Roland Martinez | ... | grip |
| Ken Metz | ... | grip |
| Tom O'Halloran | ... | first assistant camera |
| Gerry O'Malley | ... | steadicam operator |
| Lucio Olivieri | ... | additional camera operator |
| Rafael Peregrina | ... | electrician / grip |
| Andrew Phillips | ... | electrician |
| Paul Reyes | ... | grip |
| Oscar Luis Rodriguez | ... | best boy electric |
| Bruce Sharp | ... | electrician |
| Harold B. Taylor | ... | grip (as Harold Taylor) |
| Mark Venezia | ... | grip |
| Mark Razzle Walden | ... | grip |
Casting Department
| Dennis Hansen | ... | extras casting |
| J.P. Shields | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Maggie Bailey | ... | assistant costumer (as Maggie Ellis) |
| Patty Malkin | ... | costumer |
| Cheryl Mitchell | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Lisa Parmet | ... | costumer |
| Carol Quiroz | ... | costumer |
| Kathleen A. Wildman | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Misha Gangner | ... | assistant location manager |
| Conrad L. Ricketts | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Carol Sue Baker | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Christena Alcorn | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Tony Barattini | ... | driver |
| Michael Burnette | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Haryl L. Deason | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Kelley Baker | ... | set production assistant |
| Sue Bo Berry | ... | craft service (as Bo Berry) |
| Joseph Darnell | ... | stand-in |
| Maria De La Torre | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Pat Dodson | ... | production assistant |
| Jan Eisner | ... | production assistant |
| Stuart S. James | ... | set production assistant |
| Victor Mathews | ... | production assistant |
| Keira Morrisette | ... | production coordinator |
| Karri O'Reilly | ... | production secretary |
| Karen Osborn | ... | assistant: Mr. Hickenlooper |
| Darryl Riehle | ... | production assistant |
| Angela Shin | ... | assistant to director |
| Eric P. Steckler | ... | production accountant |
| Chris Swinney | ... | set medic |
| Tamara Vesna | ... | stand-in |
| Nick Wagner | ... | production assistant |
| Edward C. Wang | ... | set production assistant |
| Rick Warren | ... | craft service |
| Allen Wong | ... | assistant accountant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1996) (Greece) (VHS)
- ViewCave (1996) (United States) (internet) (non-exclusive)
- Metro Tartan Distribution Ltd. (1997) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Vanguard Cinema (2000) (United States)
- Vanguard Cinema (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2008) (Germany) (DVD)
- Promark Entertainment Group
- Top Tape (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | One of three films starring both Joe Mantegna and J.T. Walsh. They also appeared in House of Games (1987) and Things Change (1988). The mentioned films were directed by David Mamet, who gave roles to both actors in his stage play "Glengarry Glen Ross" in 1984. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Naomi Watts (2015). See more » |
| Quotes |
Cake:
Bingo! Gentlemen, we're going to the mountains. See more » |