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A Shock to the System (1990)
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23 March 1990 (USA) moreTagline:
Killing is easy... Getting away with it is murder. morePlot:
Graham Marshall already celebrates his anxiously awaited promotion in an advertising company, when he learns that Roger Benham... more | add synopsisAwards:
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good one moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Michael Caine | ... | Graham Marshall |
 | Elizabeth McGovern | ... | Stella Anderson |
 | Peter Riegert | ... | Robert Benham |
 | Swoosie Kurtz | ... | Leslie Marshall |
 | Will Patton | ... | Lt. Laker |
| Jenny Wright | ... | Melanie O'Conner |
| John McMartin | ... | George Brewster |
| Barbara Baxley | ... | Lillian |
| Haviland Morris | ... | Tara Liston |
 | Philip Moon | ... | Henry Park |
| Kent Broadhurst | ... | Executive #1 |
 | Zach Grenier | ... | Executive #2 |
| David Schramm | ... | Executive #3 |
| Sam Schacht | ... | David Jones |
| Christopher Durang | ... | Convention Speaker |
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91 min | UK:85 min | Canada:89 min (Ontario)Country:
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Continuity: A detective questions Michael Caine's secretary and writes down his telephone number on a piece of notepad paper for her. Later, when she decides to call him, she has his business card. moreQuotes:
Melanie O'Conner: I think it's rotten, Mr. Marshall. The only reason you didn't get that job is 'cause they didn't give it to you! moreFAQ
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Not much to add to the generally favorable reviews contained herein, except to wonder at the relative scarcity of this flick on tv. It's a puzzlement, considering its intelligence and high quality. Michael Caine reeks malevolence and malice as Graham Marshall, the cutthroat executive on the make. He really is one of the great actors of our day. Highly recommended.