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Powerplay

  • TV Movie
  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
529
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Shannon Tweed in Powerplay (1999)
Erotic ThrillerDramaRomanceThriller

A beautiful blonde con-woman and martial artist seduces wealthy bachelors and grifts them out of their money using her wiles and deadly force if necessary.A beautiful blonde con-woman and martial artist seduces wealthy bachelors and grifts them out of their money using her wiles and deadly force if necessary.A beautiful blonde con-woman and martial artist seduces wealthy bachelors and grifts them out of their money using her wiles and deadly force if necessary.

  • Director
    • Chris Baugh
  • Writers
    • Geri Cudia Barger
    • Chris Baugh
  • Stars
    • Shannon Tweed
    • James Richer
    • Danielle Ciardi
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    529
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Chris Baugh
    • Writers
      • Geri Cudia Barger
      • Chris Baugh
    • Stars
      • Shannon Tweed
      • James Richer
      • Danielle Ciardi
    • 8User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Shannon Tweed
    Shannon Tweed
    • Jacqueline Knight
    James Richer
    • Steve Ganse
    • (as Jim Richer)
    Danielle Ciardi
    • Candice Alcott
    Ron McCoy
    Ron McCoy
    • Max DeLaine
    Ken Belsky
    • Benjamin Alcott
    • (as Bryan Kent)
    Richard McNally
    • Dr. Jacob Griffith
    Nate Reese
    • James Kendrick
    Mark Carlton
    • Mr. Klein
    Niki Pervine
    • Shelby
    Damon Jones
    Damon Jones
    • Security Guard
    Kerry Wild
    • Hotel Clerk
    Patrick Gerald Collins
    • Waiter
    David Snedeker
    • Bouncer
    Jere Jon
    • Bartender
    Michael Kaliski
    Michael Kaliski
    • Gala MC
    Eugene Talbot
    • Barry
    Soledad St. Hilaire
    Soledad St. Hilaire
    • Hotel Maid
    Kristy Reed
    • Alcott Maid
    • Director
      • Chris Baugh
    • Writers
      • Geri Cudia Barger
      • Chris Baugh
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    • Goofs
      It's unclear how Candy received a deep gash to her back, as when fighting with Jacqueline, the latter had no weapon capable of cutting her.
    • Connections
      References Sunset Boulevard (1950)
    • Soundtracks
      Jet Plane
      Written and Performed by Tex Twil

    User reviews8

    Featured review
    5/10

    Good Performance by Danielle Ciardi

    This movie begins with a beautiful woman named "Jacqueline Knight" (Shannon Tweed) spending some time with a man in a hot tub. The man then becomes quite ill and while he is incapacitated Jacqueline spends her time collecting everything of value she can find. However, when she reaches for the watch he is wearing he awakens and during the struggle Jacqueline wastes little time in killing him. Not long afterward she meets up with another wealthy man named "Benjamin Alcott" (Bryan Kent) and proceeds to utilize the same plan as before. Unfortunately, Benjamin has a stepdaughter named "Candice Alcott" (Danielle Ciardi) who has little regard for Jacqueline. She also has a boyfriend by the name of "Steve Ganse" (James Richer) who would like nothing better than to marry Candice and get his hands on her stepfather's fortune. That being the case, it's a good bet that Benjamin and his money will soon be separated. Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that the erotic scenes involving Danielle Ciardi were quite good and certainly added to the overall entertainment value of this film. Unfortunately, despite her performance, it lacked the necessary suspense or depth to achieve a really high rating. That said, I have rated this film accordingly. Average.
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    • Jun 17, 2016
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 6, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Power Play
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Barbara, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Peter Pan Industries (PPI)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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