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Probable Cause

  • TV Movie
  • 1994
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
281
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Probable Cause (1994)
ActionCrimeDrama

A series of cop murders plagues the city. The remaining officers on the force are increasingly worried as the deaths increase with no leads. As the department's finest, Detective Gary Yanuck... Read allA series of cop murders plagues the city. The remaining officers on the force are increasingly worried as the deaths increase with no leads. As the department's finest, Detective Gary Yanuck must solve the case before it's too late. Additionally, he must deal with his sexual hara... Read allA series of cop murders plagues the city. The remaining officers on the force are increasingly worried as the deaths increase with no leads. As the department's finest, Detective Gary Yanuck must solve the case before it's too late. Additionally, he must deal with his sexual harassment charges, while his new partner struggles with her somnambulism.

  • Director
    • Paul Ziller
  • Writers
    • Hal Salwen
    • Paul Ziller
  • Stars
    • Michael Ironside
    • James Downing
    • Kate Vernon
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    281
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul Ziller
    • Writers
      • Hal Salwen
      • Paul Ziller
    • Stars
      • Michael Ironside
      • James Downing
      • Kate Vernon
    • 8User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Michael Ironside
    Michael Ironside
    • Gary Yanuck
    James Downing
    • Matthew Buretti
    Kate Vernon
    Kate Vernon
    • Lynn Reilly
    Kirk Baltz
    Kirk Baltz
    • John Sanchez
    David Neale
    David Neale
    • Charles Buckman
    • (as David Sivertsen)
    David McNally
    David McNally
    • Jason Healy
    Craig T. Nelson
    Craig T. Nelson
    • Lieutenant Louis Whitmire
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • Sadler
    Paul Coeur
    • Ben Stroud
    Tim Eirikson
    • Andrew Levitt
    Candice Elzinga
    • Hooker
    Michelle Thorne
    • Stripper #1
    Rick Ash
    • Bartender
    Greg Lawson
    Greg Lawson
    • Pete Malloy
    Michele Miller
    • Irene
    Wes Tritter
    • Dr. Blumenthal
    Lisa McIntosh
    • Stripper #2
    Dennis Robinson
    • Cop in Strip Joint
    • Director
      • Paul Ziller
    • Writers
      • Hal Salwen
      • Paul Ziller
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    3lilszoo2011

    Stinky Cheese...

    Made for TV movie, early, gruesome deaths of police officers (8 in all) and no paranoia of any cops on the force, no Mayor or News reports of a string of deaths of the city's' finest...a sleepwalking female Detective and her horny Detective partner, already accused of sexual harassment by his former partner, and what you have is easy, slide-by movie making with no flavor and no interest for a cultured movie watcher. I watched only for Kate Vernon who literally "sleep walks" thru this whole travesty. Avoid. Craig T. Nelson was probably added to this roster for accountability, he offered his usual best, but Brooke Adams needs to search for a better plastic surgeon.
    6merklekranz

    Rare Michael Ironside lead performance as "surprise" the good guy....

    "Probable Cause" is a nice showcase for Michael Ironside in a lead performance as the good guy for a change. The plot revolves around a series of cop killings, with suspicion pointing early on to the likely suspect. What is intriguing about the film, is the real mystery is the motive behind all the stabbings. With Ironside slowly uncovering the facts, a bang up conclusion finally reveals the "why" in flashback mode. M. Emmet Walsh makes a brief appearance as a Doctor who happens to be an expert regarding sleepwalking. The acting overall is totally acceptable. Seek this one out if you like your slasher movies to actually have a plot. You will not be disappointed. - MERK
    8herrick416

    Excellent time spent...old theme new take.

    I was pleasantly surprised by the intrigue of this film that I, of course, began at this web site user review section. And it hasn't steered me wrong yet. Excellent acting not complicated get good twists the second of which I didn't see coming. You won't regret time spent on it.
    8disdressed12

    very compelling and engrossing murder mystery

    i found this Canadian production to be a very good murder mystery.it stars Kate Vernon and Michael Ironside.the identity of the murderer is pretty much shown early on in the film so instead of being a who done it kind of mystery,it's more of a why they did it,and to a lesser extent how they did it.(the how is revealed much sooner than the why)this is an interesting twist.the dark tone of the movie is very consistent throughout and doesn't change until the movie fades to black.all in all,it's a very compelling and engrossing murder mystery from the opening frame to the closing credits.for me,Probable Cause is an 8/10
    7OllieSuave-007

    Not too bad, somewhat thrilling murder mystery.

    This is not too bad of an obscure Made in Canada TV movie starring Michael Ironside as a cop who tries to investigate a series of police murders, where the real mystery and intrigue lies in the motives behind the killings.

    The entire atmosphere of the movie gives you a mysterious, somewhat depressing and serious feeling and the acting was pretty on par. There is also a little bit of several movie elements, from suspense to drama, and from action to romance. The subplot of the lead detectives female partner and her sleepwalking issue adds onto the unpredictable intrigue of the movie.

    Though I've seen better made for TV movies, this one is not a bad to watch on slow Saturday night.

    Grade B-

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    • Release date
      • November 20, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sleepless
    • Filming locations
      • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada(medical examiner's office building)
    • Production companies
      • Allarcom Pay Television Limited
      • Pacific Victory Pictures
      • Western International Communications Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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