F/X
dir. Robert Mandel
69
7 sourcesSynopsis
A movies special effects man is hired by a government agency to help stage the assassination of a well known gangster. When the agency double cross him, he uses his special effects to trap the gangster and the corrupt agents.
Critics consensus
Smart, twisty, and perfectly cast, the effects-assisted neo-noir F/X reminds viewers that a well-told story is the most special effect of all.
Directed byRobert Mandel
StarringBryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Diane Venora, Cliff DeYoung, Mason Adams, Jerry Orbach
Written byRobert T. Megginson, Gregory Fleeman
CinematographyMiroslav Ondříček
EditingTerry Rawlings
MusicBill Conti
F/X
1986 · R · 1h 49m
Action, Thriller
A movies special effects man is hired by a government agency to help stage the assassination of a well known gangster. When the agency double cross him, he uses his special effects to trap the gangster and the corrupt agents.
Our Verdict
69
Critics Consensus
Smart, twisty, and perfectly cast, the effects-assisted neo-noir F/X reminds viewers that a well-told story is the most special effect of all.
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