F/X 1986

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
3%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
76%
Splat

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.

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

Director:

Robert Mandel

Writer:

Gregory Fleeman, Robert T. Megginson

Genres:

Action,Thriller

Release Date:

1986 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

109 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

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Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Jossie DeGuzman

as Marisa Velez

Jean De Baer

as Whitemore

M'el Dowd

as Joyce Lehman

John Doumanian

as The director

Ray Iannicelli

as Charlie

Tim Gallin

as Adams

Angela Bassett

as TV reporter

Jim Lovelett

as McCoy

Jim Cordes

as Captain Watts

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