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7 February 1986 (USA) moreTagline:
Murder by Illusion morePlot:
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 synopsisAwards:
1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Special effects in New York City more (35 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Bryan Brown | ... | Roland 'Rollie' Tyler | |
| Brian Dennehy | ... | Lt. Leo McCarthy | |
| Diane Venora | ... | Ellen | |
| 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 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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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:PGFun Stuff
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A movie poster for Zombi 2 (1979) is seen hanging up in Rollie Tyler's apartment in several scenes. Also, the film Poor Albert and Little Annie (1972) is mentioned (refered to by its alternate title 'I Dismember Mama'). moreGoofs:
Continuity: In Tyler's apartment, when Tyler offers Lipton coffee, the pot is brewing and is over half full. In next shot, when Tyler goes to pour the coffee, the pot is still brewing but is only about 1/8th full. moreQuotes:
Andy: [after Rollie has driven off without her] They'll kill you! And if they don't, I will! moreSoundtrack:
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A movie special effects man is running for his life in "F/X," a 1986 film starring Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Jerry Orbach, and Mason Adams. Strangely enough, the movie also features two actresses from my alma mater, Diana Venora and Josie de Guzman.
Rollie Tyler (Brown) takes on a rush job for the government - they want it to look as if their primo informant (Orbach) has been murdered to take the danger out of getting him to the courtroom and protecting him afterward. But like Rollie's work, things aren't what they seem, and Rollie finds himself on the run.
Despite its name, F/X isn't a big movie, and the special effects are things you can see on any television show. What makes it unique is the way Rollie uses his wits and skill to elude those after him. One of the most exciting scenes occurs as Rollie, in his F/X van, careens through the streets of New York, using every trick he knows to get away from the police. Not your average car chase.
Australian actor Bryan Brown, who achieved fame and a beautiful wife from the miniseries "The Thorn Birds" is terrific as the desperate Rollie. Brian Dennehy plays a rogue cop - he's funny and effective, and the late Jerry Orbach, whose career spanned stage, films, and television, is the perfect mob informant.
F/X inspired a television show of the same name starring Cameron Daddo and also a sequel. For a little movie, it did quite well, managing to entertain with drama, humor, and thrills. It's a lot of fun.