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Vladimir Nemirovsky (writer)
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3 January 1997 (USA) more
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A man and woman detective team investigate the murder of a corporate president, but because the deceased was a friend of the male detective... more | add synopsis
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Smirks All Around more (6 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Linden Ashby | ... | Jimmy Price | |
| Suzy Amis | ... | Connie Roos | |
| Stacy Haiduk | ... | Lena Girard | |
| Ron Silver | ... | Guy Girard | |
| Robert Davi | ... | Gil Potter | |
| Laura Rogers | ... | Rachel Holmby | |
| Steven Ford | ... | Bill Girard | |
| Stanley DeSantis | ... | Walker | |
| Sam Hennings | ... | Captain Greer | |
| Vladimir Nemirovsky | ... | Howard | |
| Corey Chang | ... | Lauren Powers | |
| Dan Woren | ... | Coroner | |
| Doug Larson | ... | Beefcake | |
| Michele Marsh | ... | Carol | |
| April Grace | ... | Dr. Gower |
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Rated R for strong sexuality, language and some violence.
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97 min
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No, it ain't "Body Heat", or even "Double Indemnity", but it is a viewable femme fatal vehicle, although it borrows from the above-mentioned films, and even a little from "The Last Seduction".
With the exception of a heavy-handed soundtrack, the production value is appropriately murky as the plot twists back on itself.
All bases get covered by the time the deceiver gets deceived, and its only weak moment is when the filmmakers tag on a bogus "hope" ending.
A good watch. Not outrageous, but it'll leave you with a smirk.