Story Line
Nick and Frank Starkey were both policemen. A scandal forced Nick to leave the force, now a serial killer has driven the police to take him back. A web that includes Frank's wife, bribery, and corruption all are in the background as Nick tries to uncover the secret of where the killer will strike next, and finally must lay a trap without the police.
“Catching a serial killer takes a seriously twisted cop.”
Top Cast
Kevin Kline
Nick Starkey
Susan Sarandon
Christine Starkey
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Bernadette Flynn
Harvey Keitel
Police Commissioner Frank Starkey
Danny Aiello
Captain Vincent Alcoa
Rod Steiger
Mayor Eamon Flynn
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Rating
5.0/ 10
Release Date
1989-01-13
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
CrimeMysteryThrillerComedy
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