F/X(1986)
“Murder by illusion.”
Overview
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.
Director
Robert Mandel
Studio
Orion Pictures
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$21M
Cast
Bryan Brown
as Roland 'Rollie' Tyler
Brian Dennehy
as Lt. Leo McCarthy
Diane Venora
as Ellen
Cliff DeYoung
as Lipton
Mason Adams
as Col. Mason
Jerry Orbach
as Nicholas DeFranco
Joe Grifasi
as Mickey
Martha Gehman
as Andy
Trey Wilson
as Lt. Murdoch
Roscoe Orman
as Captain Wallenger
Tom Noonan
as Varrick
Paul D'Amato
as Gallagher
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$21M
Production Companies
Orion Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch F/X?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for F/X (1986).
What is F/X about?▼
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.
Who directed F/X?▼
F/X was directed by Robert Mandel and released in 1986. It is a action, thriller film.
How long is F/X?▼
F/X has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in F/X?▼
The cast of F/X includes Bryan Brown as Roland 'Rollie' Tyler, Brian Dennehy as Lt. Leo McCarthy, Diane Venora as Ellen, Cliff DeYoung as Lipton, Mason Adams as Col. Mason and more.
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