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F/X

  • 1986
  • R
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
24K
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Bryan Brown in F/X (1986)
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.
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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Robert Mandel
  • Writers
    • Robert T. Megginson
    • Gregory Fleeman
  • Stars
    • Bryan Brown
    • Brian Dennehy
    • Diane Venora
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    24K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Mandel
    • Writers
      • Robert T. Megginson
      • Gregory Fleeman
    • Stars
      • Bryan Brown
      • Brian Dennehy
      • Diane Venora
    • 79User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Trailer 2:33
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    Fx: You Were Followed!
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    Fx: You Were Followed!
    Fx: You Were Followed!
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    Fx: You Were Followed!

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    Bryan Brown
    Bryan Brown
    • Roland Tyler
    Brian Dennehy
    Brian Dennehy
    • Leo McCarthy
    Diane Venora
    Diane Venora
    • Ellen
    Cliff De Young
    Cliff De Young
    • Lipton
    Mason Adams
    Mason Adams
    • Colonel Mason
    Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach
    • Nicholas DeFranco
    Joe Grifasi
    Joe Grifasi
    • Mickey
    Martha Gehman
    Martha Gehman
    • Andy
    Roscoe Orman
    Roscoe Orman
    • Captain Wallenger
    Trey Wilson
    Trey Wilson
    • Lt. Murdoch
    Tom Noonan
    Tom Noonan
    • Varrick
    Paul D'Amato
    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
    Tim Gallin
    • Adams
    Patrick Stack
    Patrick Stack
    • Sgt. Littauer
    John Doumanian
    • The Director
    • Director
      • Robert Mandel
    • Writers
      • Robert T. Megginson
      • Gregory Fleeman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Special effects man John Stears claimed that he had been offered money by government agencies to simulate various things as depicted in the film.
    • Goofs
      The car's condition when it is being deliberately smashed up.
    • Quotes

      Rollie Tyler: [Mason grabs the Uzi Rollie has just set down] In this hand is the ammo for the gun. And this is Krazy Glue. A thousand and one uses. Now, a thousand and two.

      [shoves him out the front door]

    • Crazy credits
      Just at the start of the end credits, the camera flashes briefly through out-take type shots of the eight principal players (Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Diane Venora, Cliff De Young, Mason Adams, Jerry Orbach, Martha Gehman, and Joe Grifasi). Each actor smiles out-of-character at the camera as though in appreciation to the audience of their performances.
    • Alternate versions
      The Australian VHS and television version open with a different title logo. Instead of the domestic gray title card, it has the words F/X, in red on a black background. The letters then glow bright and fade out.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Clan of the Cave Bear/The Delta Force/Wildcats/F/X (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      JUST AN ILLUSION
      Performed by Imagination
      Courtesy of Red Bus Records

    User reviews79

    Featured review
    7/10

    Slick fun

    "F/X: Murder by Illusion" is a well-written, intriguing film from the pens of Gregory Fleeman and Robert T. Megginson. Their sharp narrative constantly keeps you guessing throughout the 109 minute running time. Special effects (F/X) are always entertaining, as is the cast including Bryan Brown and Brian Dennehy, who are always believable, in a clever, quick-witted movie.

    Robert Mandell never lets anything get out of hand, which he very easily could have given the nature of the film. Original music by "Rocky" composer Bill Conti is also very effective. I am looking forward to seeing the sequel.

    Wednesday, June 26, 1991 - Video
    • gcd70
    • Jul 2, 2007
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    FAQ23

    • How long is F/X?Powered by Alexa
    • What was the Justice Department's plan regarding Nick DeFranco?
    • Why was Ellen Keith killed? She couldn't have been mistaken for Rollie Tyler
    • Mason adams assured Rollie Tyler that the restaurant would be "filled with our people". Wouldn't that increase the chance of a leak?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 7, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • FX
    • Filming locations
      • Geneva, Canton de Genève, Switzerland
    • Production companies
      • Orion Pictures
      • Dodi Fayed - Jack Wiener
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,603,715
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,240,695
      • Feb 9, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,603,715
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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