Turk 182! (1985)

20% of critics liked it
(10 reviews)
51% of users liked it
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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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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 36 min.
Directed By: Bob Clark (III)
Genres: Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy

In Theaters: Feb 15, 1985 Wide
On DVD: Aug 13, 2002
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.
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.
, Time Out
Adamantly sincere but utterly redundant populism.
, 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!

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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Turk 182! (1985)

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