Misconduct (2016)

When an ambitious young lawyer takes on a big case against a powerful and ruthless executive of a large pharmaceutical company, he soon finds himself involved in a case of blackmail and corruption.

Director:

Shintaro Shimosawa

Writers:

Simon Boyes, Adam Mason

Stars:

Josh Duhamel, Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Josh Duhamel	...	Ben Cahill
Anthony Hopkins	...	Arthur Denning
Al Pacino	...	Charles Abrams
Alice Eve	...	Charlotte Cahill
Malin Akerman	...	Emily Hynes
Byung-Hun Lee	...	The Accountant (as Byung Hun Lee)
Julia Stiles	...	Jane Clemente
Glen Powell	...	Doug Fields
Marcus Lyle Brown	...	Joe Bilson
Leah McKendrick	...	Amy
Chris Marquette	...	Giffords (as Christopher Marquette)
Skye P. Marshall	...	Hatty
Gregory Alan Williams	...	Richard Hill
Jason Gibson	...	Graham
Nathan Moore	...	Lawrence (as Nathan J. Moore)

Storyline

When an ambitious young lawyer takes on a big case against a powerful and ruthless executive of a large pharmaceutical company, he soon finds himself involved in a case of blackmail and corruption.

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Plot Keywords:

photo | voyeurism | voyeur | lust | sexual attraction | 

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Taglines:

Ambition can be deadly

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, violence and some sexuality/nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 February 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Beyond Deceit

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$11,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mike and Marty Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Shintaro Shimosawa's directorial debut.

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Goofs

The end credits include a technical advisor to "Sir Hopkins". He should be an advisor to "Sir Anthony" or "Sir Anthony Hopkins."

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Quotes

[first lines]
Reporter #1: Tonight, investigators are questioning the credibility of those clinical trials.
Woman #1: I'm very angry. I can't believe doctors could betray so many people.
Man #1: I was part of the initial test group for the drug Vypraxilin. And, I can say without a doubt it was probably the worst decision I've ever made in my life.
Man #2: These people knowingly put out inaccurate information and they were being selective in the facts about the case.
Woman #2: She looked at me and then collapsed. Her mouth filled with blood and...
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Soundtracks

Head Trip
Written & Performed by Lee Coombs
Courtesy of Cutting Edge Music (Holdings) Limited

User Reviews

Really bad

Wondering why Pacino & Hopkins agree to act in this absurd movie directed by a new guy who wrote scripts for low-budget scary movies before. The story is loosely written, just like a fairy tale allowing readers to select storyline and endings. Without a solid flow of events and actions, the movie can go to everywhere and nowhere. This is exactly the feeling I have after watching painfully for 2 hours. This is the kind of movie film school should use to teach their students to avoid. Frankly speaking, the movie has made all the mistakes one can imagine.

Sorry to see Pacino and Hopkins those great actors taking part in such absurd movie. Same things happen to de Niro (eg the Intern) as well. I really want them to be more selective in future acting roles. Hollywood doesn't have much to remember now.