The Alarmist

The Alarmist (1998)

  • 55% of critics liked it
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This comedy pivoting around a Los Angeles home-security business was adapted by director Evan Dunsky from a play by Keith Reddin. Heinrich Grigoris (Stanley Tucci) welcomes new employee Tommy Hudler (David Arquette) to Grigoris Security. During his first day on the job, Tommy sells a system and then… More

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R, 1 hr. 31 min.
Directed By
Evan Dunsky
Genres
Drama, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1997 Wide
On DVD
Feb 2, 1999
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Ed Kelleher, Film Journal International

    First-time filmmaker Dunsky doesn't always know where to place his camera to maximize the edgy humor that lurks near the script's surface.

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