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Release Date:
7 February 1986 (USA)
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Tagline:
Murder by Illusion See more »
Plot:
A movie special effects man is hired to fake a real-life mob killing for a witness protection plan, but finds his own life in danger. Full summary » | Add synopsis »
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1 nomination
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Slick fun
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Bryan Brown | ... | Roland 'Rollie' Tyler |
 | Brian Dennehy | ... | Lt. Leo McCarthy |
 | Diane Venora | ... | Ellen Keith |
 | Cliff De Young | ... | Lipton |
 | Mason Adams | ... | Col. Mason |
 | Jerry Orbach | ... | Nicholas DeFranco |
 | Joe Grifasi | ... | Mickey |
 | Martha Gehman | ... | Andy |
 | Roscoe Orman | ... | Capt. Wallenger |
 | Trey Wilson | ... | Lt. Murdoch |
| Tom Noonan | ... | Varrick |
| Paul D'Amato | ... | Gallagher |
| Jossie DeGuzman | ... | Marisa Velez (as Jossie deGuzman) |
| Jean De Baer | ... | Whitemore |
| M'el Dowd | ... | Joyce Lehman (Miss Lehman) (as M'eL Dowd) |
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109 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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Iceland:14 |
Iceland:16 (video rating) |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:M |
Canada:14A |
Finland:K-16 |
France:-12 |
Norway:15 |
Norway:16 (1986) |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15 |
USA:R |
West Germany:16 |
Spain:T |
Singapore:PG
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Special effects man John Stears claimed that he had been offered money by government agencies to simulate various things as depicted in the film.
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Continuity: When Tyler is setting up the booby-traps upstairs @ the mansion, note that the brass item that has the 'noise maker' changes shapes.
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Rollie Tyler:
[Rollie is riding in a backseat and realizes he's sitting on a plastic sheet.] Why all the plastic?
Lipton: I didn't want to get any stains on the seat.
Rollie Tyler: What stains?
Lipton: [points a gun at Rollie] I'm sorry, Rollie. No loose ends.
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Lipton: I didn't want to get any stains on the seat.
Rollie Tyler: What stains?
Lipton: [points a gun at Rollie] I'm sorry, Rollie. No loose ends.
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Soundtrack:
JUST AN ILLUSION
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"F/X: Murder by Illusion" is a well-written, intriguing film from the pens of Gregory Fleeman and Robert T. Megginson. Their sharp narrative constantly keeps you guessing throughout the 109 minute running time. Special effects (F/X) are always entertaining, as is the cast including Bryan Brown and Brian Dennehy, who are always believable, in a clever, quick-witted movie.
Robert Mandell never lets anything get out of hand, which he very easily could have given the nature of the film. Original music by "Rocky" composer Bill Conti is also very effective. I am looking forward to seeing the sequel.
Wednesday, June 26, 1991 - Video