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A hitman approaches a writer to help him create his next best seller, but the violent world he was a part of has other plans.A hitman approaches a writer to help him create his next best seller, but the violent world he was a part of has other plans.A hitman approaches a writer to help him create his next best seller, but the violent world he was a part of has other plans.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
Charles Tyner
- Cleve's Father
- (as Harold Tyner)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJames Woods had just quit smoking prior to filming. When it came time to shoot the cigarette on the palm scene, Woods suggested he take an already lit cigarette off of a patron--that way he wouldn't have to light and smoke a cigarette.
- GoofsWhile the robbery at the beginning of the movie was set in 1972, the robbers are driving a 1975-1978 Ford Econoline van.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Saturday Night Live: James Woods/Don Henley (1989)
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thrilling, Woods is best psychopath ever, identify with Dennehy
This movie is disturbing. Starts out almost as a "procedural" but grows more thrilling as you begin to discover what the Woods character really is. I identified with the Dennehy character, with his initial skepticism, and growing realization that Woods is what he said he is, and worse. Woods nails the role, the psychopath with pride in his workmanship, with a three dimensional performance that is gripping and frightening. Dennehy is wonderful in the complementary role. The chemistry between them is exquisite. I think this movie will, in time, receive more recognition.
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- wtyson1
- Jun 22, 2002
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Hard Cover
- Filming locations
- Los Angeles City Hall - 200 North Spring Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA(Interior and exterior shots. 1972 flashback robbery scenes- As Police Depository Building.)
- Production company
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $4,278,150
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $905,399
- Sep 27, 1987
- Gross worldwide
- $4,278,150
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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