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13/01/1989 Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Comedy 1h 37m
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Catching a serial killer takes a seriously twisted cop.

Overview

Nick and Frank Starkey were both policemen. A scandal forced Nick to leave the force, now a serial killer has driven the police to take him back. A web that includes Frank's wife, bribery, and corruption all are in the background as Nick tries to uncover the secret of where the killer will strike next, and finally must lay a trap without the police.

  1. Pat O'Connor

    Director

  2. John Patrick Shanley

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Kevin Kline

    Nick Starkey

  2. Susan Sarandon

    Christine Starkey

  3. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

    Bernadette Flynn

  4. Harvey Keitel

    Police Commissioner Frank Starkey

  5. Danny Aiello

    Captain Vincent Alcoa

  6. Rod Steiger

    Mayor Eamon Flynn

  7. Alan Rickman

    Ed

  8. Faye Grant

    Alison Hawkins

  9. Kenneth Welsh

    Roger Culver

  10. View more

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Reviews

A review by GenerationofSwine
Written by GenerationofSwine on 2023-01-14
This is one of those rare films about a serial killer that isn't so much about the killer himself as it is how the law enforcement officer tracks him down and arrests him. And that perspective is always welcome, especially here because it took the gambit of really not focusing on the killer at all.

It was a bit like Manhunter in its approach.

And the fact that an actor with great comedic timing was cast as the lead and supported by Alan Rickman in a nearly unrecognizable role made it even better. It's a rare gem of a film that stands out from everything else on so many levels.

It's al...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$1.00

Revenue
$4.00

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