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A Balasaur Score of 39 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 5.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, Metacritic 29/100. Audiences rate it 28 points higher than critics do. Most of the 528 1980s thriller movies in this catalog score higher. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
Scudder is a detective with the Sheriff's Department who is forced to shoot a violent suspect during a narcotics raid. The ensuing psychological aftermath of this shooting worsens his drinking problem and this alcoholism causes him to lose his job, as well as his marriage.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes0%
Metacritic29/100
Audiences rate it 28 points higher than critics do.
151 audience votes
Key crew
- Hal AshbyDirector
- R. Lance HillScreenplay
- Oliver StoneScreenplay
- James Newton HowardOriginal Music Composer
- Robert TowneWriter
Cast
- Jeff BridgesMatthew 'Matt' Scudder
- Rosanna ArquetteSarah
- Randy BrooksWillie 'Chance' Walker
- Alexandra PaulSunny
- Andy GarciaAngel Moldonado
- Tommy Lister Jr.Nose Guard
- Vyto RuginisDurkin
- Gene RossSlim
- Lisa SloanLinda Scudder
- Christa DentonLaurie Scudder
- Vance ValenciaQuintero
- Wilfredo HernándezHector Lopez
Stills
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Themes
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