Murder by illusion.

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★ 6.6(504 votes)Feb 7, 19861h 49m

Overview

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 cross him, he uses his special effects to trap the gangster and the corrupt agents.

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Director

Robert Mandel

Status

Released

Budget

$10M

Revenue

$21M

Language

English

Top Cast

Bryan Brown

Roland 'Rollie' Tyler

Brian Dennehy

Lt. Leo McCarthy

Diane Venora

Ellen

Cliff DeYoung

Lipton

Mason Adams

Col. Mason

Jerry Orbach

Nicholas DeFranco

Joe Grifasi

Mickey

Martha Gehman

Andy

Trey Wilson

Lt. Murdoch

Roscoe Orman

Captain Wallenger

Tom Noonan

Varrick

Paul D'Amato

Gallagher

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