Turk 182! (1985)

20% of critics liked it
(10 reviews)
51% of users liked it
(2,441 ratings)

Timothy Hutton stars in this rabble-rousing movie in the tradition of Rocky, directed by Bob Clark. Hutton plays Jimmy Lynch, the younger brother of New York City firefighter Terry (Robert Urich). Terry is off-duty and has been drinking but rescues a young girl for a dangerous fire. When he injures… More Timothy Hutton stars in this rabble-rousing movie in the tradition of Rocky, directed by Bob Clark. Hutton plays Jimmy Lynch, the younger brother of New York City firefighter Terry (Robert Urich). Terry is off-duty and has been drinking but rescues a young girl for a dangerous fire. When he injures himself in the fire and is hospitalized, New York City refuses to pay for his medical expenses because he was intoxicated during the rescue. Incensed that Mayor Tyler (Robert Culp) refuses to look after his brother, Jimmy decides to take them all on and mounts a series of public stunts designed to embarrass the mayor. Along the way, Jimmy becomes a folk hero, since he hides his identity behind the signature "Turk 182!" Jimmy is now a celebrity and consents to sit down for a television interview to reveal his true identity. But when the television station fails to broadcast the interview due to political pressure, Jimmy takes it upon himself to stage one final elaborate stunt to make the public aware of Terry's plight. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Directed By: Bob Clark (III)
Genres: Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy

In Theaters: Feb 15, 1985 Wide
Studio: Anchor Bay Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Variety Staff, Variety
Besides its compelling storyline, Turk 182! features outstanding performances across the board, with Hutton perfect in the role of the determined unassuming hero.
, Time Out
Adamantly sincere but utterly redundant populism.
Janet Maslin, New York Times
Everything looks wrong.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
It seems deliberately designed to drive you screaming from the theater.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Sure, it would be neat to see a movie about a guy like this. But not this movie.
, TV Guide's Movie Guide
A ridiculous and totally insipid film.
, Film4
A feel-good movie that doesn't deliver.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A simple-minded parable.
Oz, eFilmCritic.com
A film that will have scholars scratching their heads in 2027, this is a film that won't change your life in any way, shape or form, but makes for a decent 3AM TV diversion.

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Jason O

I first saw "Turk 182!" (yes, its title really has an exclamation point in it) a few years back, and I thought it was a great movie. Now that I've grown a little since then and matured even more, I wanted to watch it again to see if it was as great as I remembered… More
I first saw "Turk 182!" (yes, its title really has an exclamation point in it) a few years back, and I thought it was a great movie. Now that I've grown a little since then and matured even more, I wanted to watch it again to see if it was as great as I remembered it.....and it was. Terry "Turk" Lynch (Robert Urich) is a New York City fireman that was injured while saving a little girl from a burning building. After many pleads for help from Terry's younger brother, James (Timothy Hutton), all the leaders of the city refuse to give Terry the benefits that he needs to live and to recover from his accident. James Lynch is so upset about his brother not getting what he deserves, that he becomes a hero in his own way, by using graffiti to create certain messages (you'll have to watch the movie to find out what they are and what they mean) all over the city. Whether it's on a living horse, a famous bridge, or a "graffiti proof" train, James sure knows how to use graffiti as an art. "Turk 182!" doesn't have any spectacular special effects or a tremendously engrossing plot or script, so if you're looking for that, you will be very disappointed. It's just a basic story about a brother trying to give his older brother some due, and to let everybody else know that he is a hero. For years I've enjoyed watching "Turk 182!," and I'm pretty sure I'll always like it. It baffles me that this film seems to be so invisible to movie fans. It's a great film that deserves more attention than it has gotten so far. If you like great movies, I definitely recommend purchasing "Turk 182!" NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2001. Underrated movie in my book indeed.
RJ M

From Bob Clark, the man who gave us Porky's, Porky's II, Rhinestone, and A Christmas Story (talk about running the gamut) comes the story of Jimmy Lynch, a young man who tries to get justice for his firefighter brother when he's injured trying to rescue a little girl… More
From Bob Clark, the man who gave us Porky's, Porky's II, Rhinestone, and A Christmas Story (talk about running the gamut) comes the story of Jimmy Lynch, a young man who tries to get justice for his firefighter brother when he's injured trying to rescue a little girl from a burning building, while off duty. He wages a graffiti war against the mayor of New York City, who may have covered up for a corrupt political ally. In doing so, he becomes a folk hero to the people of the city. Timothy Hutton stars as Jimmy, aka "Turk 182". Kim Cattrall is a social worker who joins in his fight. Robert Urich co-stars as Jimmy's injured brother, who's so disturbed over his ordeal that actaully attempts suicide. Peter Falk and Darren McGavin are the detectives hot on Jimmy's trail. It may sound heavy handed, but it's actually lighter than it sounds. Hutton makes Jimmy extremely likeable, and you can't help but root for him. Clark creates a real feel for NYC by making use of many landmarks including Giants Stadium and the Queensboro Bridge. A good time movie.
Leo L

Great movie!

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Cast

Timothy Hutton
as Jimmy Lynch
Robert Urich
as Terry Lynch
Kim Cattrall
as Danny Boudreau
Robert Culp
as Mayor Tyler
Darren McGavin
as Detective Kowalski
Steven Keats
as Jockamo
Peter Boyle
as Detective Ryan
Paul Sorvino
as Himself
Thomas Quinn
as Hooley
Norman Parker
as Dr. Salco
Dick O'Neill
as Power House Chief
Harold Baines
as Monty Player
Bill Beutel
as Himself
Maury Chaykin
as Man in Wheelchair
Lou Criscuolo
as Gov. Marconi
E. Brian Dean
as Hard Hat on TV
Tom Dunn
as Himself
Damon Evans
as Subway Cop
Daniel Gorman
as Fireman
Roger Grimsby
as Himself
Adrienne Hampton
as Mayor's Secretary
Donna Hanover
as Herself
Kaitlin Hopkins
as reporter in subway
Sara Lee Kessler
as Herself
Barry Kivel
as Callahan the Cop
Michael LaGuardia
as Patron at Hooly's
Al Mancini
as Irate Man on TV
Dick Martinsen
as Fireman
Jack McGee
as Patron at Hooly's
Bob O'Connell
as jail cop
Roseanne Scamardella
as Herself
Tucker Smallwood
as Reporter at Bridge
Leonard Termo
as Barricade Cop
James Tolkan
as Hanley
Robert Trebor
as Copy Boy
Robert Walsh
as Patron at Hooly's
Robert Weil
as Bail Clerk
David Wohl
as TV Producer
Richard Zobel
as TV Interviewer
Vasili Bogazianos
as patient in ward
Niccole Bruno
as Girl at Fire
Anthony Errante
as Subway Motorman
Natalie Gentry
as Irate Man's Wife
Mike Hagerty
as Mayor's Bodyguard
Robert Hodge
as City Hall Guard
J.R. Horne
as Security Guard
Joseph Jamrog
as Bridge Supervisor
Francine Joyce
as Reporter
Jeanette Larson
as Reporter in Subway
Jim Manley
as Reporter in Subway
Bob Moresco
as Reporter
John A. Murray
as Stadium Announcer
Stephen Nemeth
as Patron in Hooly's
Jimmy Ortiz
as Boy at Fire
Steve Stahl
as Scoreboard Operator
Lee Steele
as Man in Jockamo's store
Joseph Tobin
as Sergeant on Bridge
Marcia Shulman
Mike Fenton
Jane Feinberg

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