Plot
1983 film by Bruce Malmuth
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Why Watch This
Bruce Malmuth’s 1983 thriller blends gritty street‑level crime with a darkly comic premise: a low‑level hustler fakes his own disappearance to escape a dangerous debt. It’s a rare early showcase for William Forsythe, whose sharp‑edged performance hints at the intensity he’d later bring to bigger roles.
Best For
Crime fans, 80s nostalgia, Cult film lovers, Dark comedy enthusiasts, Underrated gems
The CinePearl Take
Malmuth keeps the film’s momentum steady, letting the tension rise through a series of escalating missteps rather than flashy set‑pieces. Forsythe’s portrayal of the desperate anti‑hero is both charismatic and unsettling, while Jeffrey Tambor provides a surprisingly menacing foil. The movie’s uneven pacing is offset by a sardonic tone that rewards viewers who appreciate a slow‑burn, morally ambiguous narrative.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Bruce Malmuth
- Cast
- William Forsythe, Jeffrey Tambor, Steve Guttenberg, Lisa Langlois, Art Hindle
- Writer
- Stanford Sherman
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- Released
- 12 Aug 1983
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- IMDb
- tt0085892 ↗
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