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F/X

Movie·1986·Action, Thriller·1h 49m·6.6 (500)·Directed by Robert Mandel

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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.

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Bryan BrownBryan BrownRoland 'Rollie' TylerBrian DennehyBrian DennehyLt. Leo McCarthyDiane VenoraDiane VenoraEllenCliff DeYoungCliff DeYoungLiptonMason AdamsMason AdamsCol. MasonJerry OrbachJerry OrbachNicholas DeFrancoJoe GrifasiJoe GrifasiMickeyMartha GehmanMartha GehmanAndy

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