Hume Cronyn, Paula Prentiss, Walter McGinn
A journalist inadvertantly discovers a security organization which is in the business of hiring socially unacceptable people to assassinate political figures.
DVD Release Date: June 22, 1999
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August 6, 2009it couldn't keep my attention. i found the end a bit pointless too. however it did keep up a good level of suspense throughout. maybe i need to watch it again sometime. nothing stood out about it for me though
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August 11, 2008Beatty's charm and Gordon Willis' cinematography elevate this highly influential film to great heights. Pakula's direction, and in particular his attention to humor. are sublime.
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September 21, 2007A really great conspiracy thriller. Warren Beatty is an investigative journalist who thinks he's getting a scoop on a politcal asassination, unaware that he's being manipulated as the fall-guy.
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March 31, 2009Good but not great political conspiracy thriller. The acting is good, but something is missing from the script and I just didn't get sucked in. With that said this is one of the most interesting looking films I've ever seen. Pakula with Gordon Willis framed very odd, complex, an...( read more)
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February 12, 2008Dead on target conspiracy movie. Credible, frightening, well acted, and directed.
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October 6, 2009A top notch, realistic thriller. Warren Beatty plays an investigative journalist who goes undercover and volunteers to become a n Oswald type patsy....and is made into an Oswald type patsy.
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May 18, 2009The brainwashing montage gives me chills every time. An intriguing political thriller.
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April 5, 2009Classic film. Watched it a couple of years ago and loved it. Finally got it on DVD and still love it.
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February 5, 2009Thrilling political conspiracy movie... Warren Beatty turns up an excellent performace. Also of note is the really creepy montage shown midway through the film, arguably what the film is most known for.
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