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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1990-03-23
Languageen
Runtime1h 31m
Production

Brigand Films

6.5(153)
•1990•1h 31m

A Shock to the System

"Climbing the corporate ladder can be murder."

CrimeComedy

Overview

When experienced advertising executive Graham Marshall loses out on a promotion to a young man, he goes down in a path of vengeance.

Director
Jan Egleson
Writing & Screenplay
Andrew Klavan
Cinematography
Paul Goldsmith

Principal Cast

46 credited
Michael Caine
Michael CaineGraham Marshall
Elizabeth McGovern
Elizabeth McGovernStella Anderson
Peter Riegert
Peter RiegertRobert Benham
Swoosie Kurtz
Swoosie KurtzLeslie Marshall
Will Patton
Will PattonLieutenant Laker
Jenny Wright
Jenny WrightMelanie O'Conner
John McMartin
John McMartinGeorge Brewster
Barbara Baxley
Barbara BaxleyLillian
Haviland Morris
Haviland MorrisTara Liston
Philip Moon
Philip MoonHenry Park

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