F/X (1986) Thriller Action
F/X (1986) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.53/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.7/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.1/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.8/10
F/X Plot Synopsis:
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 crosses him, he uses his special effects to trap the gangster and the corrupt agents.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A movie special effects man is hired to fake a real-life mob killing for a witness protection plan, but finds his own life in danger.
Tagline: Murder by Illusion
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F/X Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1986 (more 1986 movies)
Box Office: $20,603,715
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / F/X Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 07, 1986
Writers: Robert T. Megginson, Gregory Fleeman
Producers: Mohamed Al-Fayed, Dodi Fayed, Michael Peyser, Jack Wiener
Editors: Terry Rawlings
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F/X (1986) Cast (Click to Expand)
F/X Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Brown | ... | Roland Tyler |
| Brian Dennehy | ... | Leo McCarthy |
| Diane Venora | ... | Ellen |
| Cliff De Young | ... | Lipton |
| Mason Adams | ... | Colonel Mason |
| Jerry Orbach | ... | Nicholas DeFranco |
| Joe Grifasi | ... | Mickey |
| Martha Gehman | ... | Andy |
| Roscoe Orman | ... | Captain Wallenger |
| Trey Wilson | ... | Lt. Murdoch |
| Tom Noonan | ... | Varrick |
| Paul D''Amato | ... | Gallagher |
| Jossie DeGuzman | ... | Marisa Velez (as Jossie deGuzman) |
| Jean De Baer | ... | Whitemore |
| M''el Dowd | ... | Miss Lehman (Joyce) (as M''eL Dowd) |
| Tim Gallin | ... | Adams |
| Patrick Stack | ... | Sgt. Littauer |
| John Doumanian | ... | The Director |
| Ray Iannicelli | ... | Charlie |
| Ed Crowley | ... | Ballistics Expert (as Edward Crowley) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Bryan Brown (b. June 23, 1947) – Roland Tyler
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Brian Bronn - Brian Dennehy, as Leo McCarthy, passed away at age 81 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 2¾" (1.9 m)
Also known as: Brian Dennehey - Diane Venora (b. August 10, 1952) – Ellen
Sign: Leo - Cliff De Young (b. February 12, 1945) – Lipton
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Clifford DeYoung | Cliff DeYoung | Cliff Deyoung | Cliff de Young - Mason Adams, as Colonel Mason, passed away at age 86 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Pisces - Jerry Orbach, as Nicholas DeFranco, passed away at age 69 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m) - Joe Grifasi (b. June 14, 1944) – Mickey
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 5¾" (1.67 m)
Also known as: Joseph Grifasi - Martha Gehman – Andy
- Roscoe Orman – Captain Wallenger
- Trey Wilson, as Lt. Murdoch, passed away at age 40 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Dan Diego - Tom Noonan (b. April 12, 1951) – Varrick
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)
Also known as: Richmond Arrley | Mr. Noonan | Lodovico Sorret | Ludovico Sorret - Paul D''Amato – Gallagher
Also known as: Paul D'Amatto - Jossie DeGuzman – Marisa Velez (as Jossie deGuzman)
- Jean De Baer – Whitemore
- M''el Dowd – Miss Lehman (Joyce) (as M''eL Dowd)
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