A bright assistant D.A. investigates a gruesome hatchet murder and hides a clue he found at the crime scene. Under professional threats and an attempt on his life, he goes on heartbroken because evidence point to the woman he still loves.
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Awards:
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| David Caruso | ... |
David Corelli
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| Linda Fiorentino | ... |
Trina Gavin
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| Chazz Palminteri | ... |
Matt Gavin
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| Richard Crenna | ... |
Governor Edwards
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Bob Hargrove
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Karen Heller
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Petey Vasko
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Bill Barrett
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Pat Callendar
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Patrice Jacinto
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D.A. Arnold Clifford
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Mr. Green
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Jay Jacobus | ... |
Justin Henderson
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Victoria Smith | ... |
Sandy
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Executive
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Bud Bostwick | ... |
Justin Henderson's Brother
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Darryl Chan | ... |
Tommy Loy
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Graham Cowley | ... |
Deputy Coroner
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Nellie Cravens | ... |
Governor's Secretary
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Ron Ulstad | ... |
Kyle Medford
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Allen Gebhardt | ... |
Forensic Man
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Garrett Griffin | ... |
Police Officer
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Julian Hill | ... |
Forensic
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| Buddy Joe Hooker | ... |
Assistant District Attorney
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| Bobby Bass | ... |
Assistant District Attorney
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| Sandy Berumen | ... |
Assistant District Attorney
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| Dick Ziker | ... |
Assistant District Attorney
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Arthur Johnson | ... |
Cop
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Paul Schlotfeldt | ... |
Cop
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Rene Charles LaPrevotte | ... |
Cop
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Cop
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Tom Walsh | ... |
Cop
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Howard Weathersby | ... |
Cop
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Kevin Whitfield | ... |
Cop
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Cop
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Mini Mehra | ... |
Resident
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Nicholas Tarvid | ... |
Pilot
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Harold Morrison | ... |
Co-Pilot
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William Piletic | ... |
Priest
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Olimpia Saravia | ... |
Maid
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Tina J. Spangler | ... |
Secretary
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Isaac Spivey | ... |
Homeless Man
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| Kenneth Tigar | ... |
Corporate Man
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Bill Toliver | ... |
Medical Examiner
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James Edward Veurink | ... |
Executive
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| Victor Wong | ... |
Mr. Wong
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| Ron Yuan | ... |
Technician
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| Peter Duchin | ... |
Black & White Ball orchestra leader
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| Mary Christina Brown | ... |
Young Girl in Chinatown Parade (uncredited)
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| Richard Conti | ... |
The John (uncredited)
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Bob Dini | ... |
Society Dancer (uncredited)
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Trent Hopkins | ... |
Gentleman listening to Tina Gavin (uncredited)
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| Jeff Scott | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Victor Talmadge | ... |
Lawyer (uncredited)
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Erick Vinther | ... |
Cameraman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| William Friedkin | ||
Written by
| Joe Eszterhas | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Gary Adelson | ... | producer |
| Craig Baumgarten | ... | producer |
| Joe Eszterhas | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Robert Evans | ... | producer |
| George Goodman | ... | co-producer |
| William J. MacDonald | ... | executive producer |
| Catherine Meyers | ... | field producer: EPK |
| Christine Peters | ... | producer |
Music by
| James Horner | ||
Cinematography by
| Andrzej Bartkowiak | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Augie Hess | ||
Editorial Department
| Jon Altschuler | ... | assistant editor |
| Bob Kaiser | ... | color timer (as Robert Kaiser) |
| Bryan McMahan | ... | colorist: mastering |
| Darrin Navarro | ... | assistant editor |
| Paul Villasenor | ... | apprentice editor |
Casting By
| Ronnie Yeskel | ||
Production Design by
| Alex Tavoularis | ||
Art Direction by
| Charles William Breen | ... | (as Charles Breen) |
Set Decoration by
| Gary Fettis | ||
Costume Design by
| Marilyn Vance | ||
Makeup Department
| Bruce Barlow | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Michael Laudati | ... | makeup artist |
| Charlotte Parker | ... | hair stylist (as Charlotte Gravenor) |
| Gail Rowell-Ryan | ... | hair stylist |
| Robert Ryan | ... | makeup artist |
| Chris Walas | ... | special makeup effects |
Production Management
| George Goodman | ... | production manager |
| Charles Skouras III | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Newt Arnold | ... | assistant director |
| Jay Guerra | ... | dga trainee |
| Hilbert Hakim | ... | second second assistant director |
| Eric Jones | ... | second second assistant director |
| Ron Kinwald | ... | additional second assistant director |
| Robin R. Oliver | ... | assistant director |
| Thomas Schellenberg | ... | second second assistant director (as Tom Schellenberg) |
Art Department
| Kirsten Anderson | ... | construction accountant |
| Scott M. Anderson | ... | assistant property master |
| Kristin Argue | ... | drapery |
| James Burke | ... | greensman: San Francisco |
| Ashley Burnham | ... | art department coordinator |
| Christopher Carlson | ... | set dresser |
| John Chichester | ... | set designer |
| Dale DeStefani | ... | general foreman |
| Shepherd Frankel | ... | art department assistant |
| Stephen J. Gardner | ... | props assistant: San Francisco |
| Robert C. Goldstein | ... | set designer |
| Bruce Harris | ... | propmaker |
| Kurt V. Hulett | ... | lead man |
| Mark Knapton | ... | propmaker |
| Jeffrey Kushon | ... | lead person |
| John Lister | ... | set dresser |
| Matthew McLemore | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
| Doni McMillan | ... | set dresser |
| Barbara Munch | ... | set decorator: San Francisco |
| James J. Murakami | ... | assistant art director (as James Murakami) |
| Scott Newell | ... | carpenter: San Francisco crew |
| Maureen Osborne | ... | set dresser |
| Fred Paulsen | ... | set dresser |
| Tim Perovich | ... | assistant props |
| John J. Rutchland III | ... | construction coordinator |
| Mike Sasgen | ... | carpenter |
| Tom Southwell | ... | production illustrator |
| Patrick Tatopoulos | ... | production illustrator |
| Chris Woodworth | ... | lead scenic (as Christopher Woodworth) |
| Stephanie Ziemer | ... | buyer / set decorator: Los Angeles |
| Lauren Abrams | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Gary J. Coelho | ... | laborer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Anna Behlmer | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Pamela Bentkowski | ... | supervising foley editor |
| Sandy Berman | ... | supervising sound editor |
| James Beshears | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Damon Cohoon | ... | assistant sound editor (as Damon D. Cohoon) |
| Matt Colleran | ... | transfer recordist |
| Kay Colvin | ... | utility sound |
| Richard Corwin | ... | dialogue editor |
| Gloria D'Alessandro | ... | supervising dialogue editor |
| Dean Drabin | ... | adr mixer |
| Ken Dufva | ... | foley artist |
| Tammy Fearing | ... | assistant sound editor |
| David Lee Fein | ... | foley artist |
| Christopher Flick | ... | foley editor |
| Kirk Francis | ... | sound mixer |
| Cameron Frankley | ... | sound effects editor |
| Avram D. Gold | ... | adr editor |
| Galen Goodpaster | ... | assistant sound editor: first |
| Michael Herbick | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Denise Horta | ... | adr editor |
| Stephen Janisz | ... | adr editor |
| Mark L. Mangino | ... | sound effects editor (as Mark Mangino) |
| Scott Millan | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Frank A. Montaño | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Andy Nelson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jeffrey R. Payne | ... | foley editor (as Jeff Payne) |
| Lisa Peters | ... | assistant sound editor (as Lisa M. Peters) |
| Carin Rogers | ... | dialogue editor |
| Gary Rydstrom | ... | sound designer |
| Randy Singer | ... | foley mixer |
| Frank Smathers | ... | foley editor |
| Mychal Smith | ... | boom operator |
| Greg Stacy | ... | sound effects editor |
| Mike Szakmeister | ... | sound effects editor (as Michael Szakmeister) |
| Gregory H. Watkins | ... | re-recording mixer (as Greg Watkins) |
| Bill Baldwin | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
| Sandy Berman | ... | sound designer (uncredited) |
| Christopher Boyes | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) / sound designer (uncredited) |
| Dana LeBlanc Frankley | ... | apprentice sound editor (uncredited) |
| Scott G.G. Haller | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Tom Myers | ... | sound designer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Michelle Lyman | ... | special effects crew |
| R. Bruce Steinheimer | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Michael Meier | ... | pyrotechnician (uncredited) |
| Michael Wick | ... | special effects crew (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Gregory D. Liegey | ... | visual effects composite artist |
| Richard Ivan Mann | ... | visual effects producer: Hollywood Digital |
| James Valentine | ... | rotoscope supervisor |
Stunts
| Pete Antico | ... | stunts |
| David Bartholomew | ... | stunts (as Dave Bartholomew) |
| Robin Lynn Bonaccorsi | ... | stunts |
| Eddie Braun | ... | stunts |
| Jeff Brockton | ... | stunts |
| Ron Burke | ... | stunts |
| Michele Burkett | ... | stunts |
| Bobby Burns | ... | stunts |
| William H. Burton Jr. | ... | stunts (as Bill Burton Jr.) |
| Rocky Capella | ... | stunts |
| Jack Carpenter | ... | stunts |
| Steve Chambers | ... | stunts |
| Darryl Chan | ... | stunts |
| Alisa Christensen | ... | stunts (as Alisha Christensen) |
| Wally Crowder | ... | stunts |
| Jeff Dashnaw | ... | stunts |
| Steve M. Davison | ... | stunts |
| Lisa Dempsey | ... | stunts |
| Annie Ellis | ... | stunts |
| Andrew D. Graham | ... | stunt performer |
| Greg Harris | ... | stunts |
| Dana Hee | ... | stunts |
| Freddie Hice | ... | stunts |
| Billy Hank Hooker | ... | stunts (as William H. Hooker) |
| Buddy Joe Hooker | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Richard Hooker | ... | stunts |
| Randall Huber | ... | stunts |
| Tommy J. Huff | ... | stunts (as Thomas J. Huff) |
| Jeff Imada | ... | stunts |
| Joel Kramer | ... | stunts |
| Brad Lackey | ... | stunts |
| Kevin Larson | ... | stunts |
| Daniel Lee | ... | stunts (as Danny Lee) |
| Will Leong | ... | stunts (as Willy Leong) |
| Billy D. Lucas | ... | stunts (as Billy Lucas) |
| Johnny Martin | ... | stunts |
| Gary McLarty | ... | stunts |
| John Meier | ... | stunts (as John C. Meier) |
| Jeff Mosley | ... | stunts |
| Jimmy Nickerson | ... | stunts |
| Ralph W. Odum | ... | stunts |
| Shane K. Odum | ... | stunts |
| Shawn Odum | ... | stunts (as Shawn K. Odum) |
| Gerald Okamura | ... | stunts |
| Steve Picerni | ... | stunts |
| Steve C. Porter | ... | precision driver |
| Don Pulford | ... | stunts |
| Rex Reddick | ... | stunts |
| Pat Romano | ... | stunts (as Patrick Romano) |
| R.A. Rondell | ... | stunts |
| C. Porter Steve | ... | precision driver |
| Lauro David Chartrand-Del Valle | ... | stunts (as Lauro Chartrand) |
| Scott Wilder | ... | stunts |
| Danny Wynands | ... | stunts |
| Nick Brett | ... | utility stunts (uncredited) |
| Steven D. Ito | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| John Koyama | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Tim Meredith | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Romano | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Gary Toy | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Eddie L. Watkins | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Scott Wilder | ... | stunt double: David Caruso (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Steve Adcock | ... | first assistant camera |
| Eric Amundsen | ... | second assistant camera: San Francisco |
| Bryan Antin | ... | grip |
| Christopher Blauvelt | ... | second assistant camera (as Chris Blauvelt) |
| Frank Detone Jr. | ... | rigging grip |
| Jonathan Doff | ... | video assist operator |
| Joseph Emanuele | ... | electrician |
| Randy Feemster | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Patrick Figueroa | ... | grip: San Francisco unit crew |
| Robin Alan Knight | ... | key grip (as Robin P. Knight) |
| Jay Laws | ... | lighting technician |
| Gregory Lundsgaard | ... | additional camera operator (as Greg Lundsgaard) / steadicam operator (as Greg Lundsgaard) |
| Michael E. Matteson | ... | key rigging grip |
| Michael May | ... | assistant camera (as Michael P. May) |
| Robert 'Boomer' McCann | ... | grip: San Francisco (as Bob 'Boomer' McCann) |
| Gary McClendon | ... | lamp operator: San Francisco crew |
| Darin Necessary | ... | assistant camera |
| Vern Nobles Jr. | ... | first assistant camera (as Vern Nobles) |
| Michael Scott | ... | camera operator |
| Terry Sullivan | ... | lamp operator: San Francisco crew |
| Kevin Thompson | ... | electrician |
| Paul Wilkowsky | ... | grip |
| Gregory Collis | ... | rigging grip (uncredited) |
| J. Michael Davis | ... | pre-rig grip (uncredited) |
Animation Department
| Ken Rudolph | ... | animator: main titles |
Casting Department
| Nancy Hayes | ... | extras casting / local casting |
| Stephanie Holbrook | ... | additional casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Mitchell Ray Kenney | ... | set costumer |
| Lisa Lovaas | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Birgit Müller | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Kelly Porter | ... | key set costumer |
| Frankie Ritacco | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Eric Klosterman | ... | location scout |
| Greg Lazzaro | ... | location manager |
| Ellen Lent | ... | location manager: San Francisco (as Ellen Winchell) |
| Jennifer Lung | ... | location assistant |
| Laurie Noll | ... | location manager: San Francisco / location scout |
| Elaine Patarini | ... | location assistant |
| Stefanie Pleet | ... | location manager: San Francisco |
| Francesca Prada | ... | location coordinator |
| Cynthia Yee | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| Jim Henrikson | ... | supervising music editor |
| Edie Lehmann Boddicker | ... | singer |
| Shawn Murphy | ... | score mixer |
| Joe E. Rand | ... | music editor |
| Ron Aston | ... | musician: percussion programming (uncredited) |
| Dan Goldwasser | ... | soundtrack producer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| B.J. Bjorkman | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Steve Bridgman | ... | driver |
| Michael Glover | ... | wescam assistant-aerial unit |
| Chris Haynes | ... | driver |
| Mike Phillips | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Scott M. Anderson | ... | asst. prop master |
| Kelley Baker | ... | assistant accountant |
| Ramona Diaz Sanchez | ... | accountant (as Ramona Sánchez-Waggoner) |
| Tony Gee | ... | production assistant |
| Michael Greggans | ... | stand-in: Chas Palminteri |
| Mark Hager | ... | production secretary |
| Eric Fox Hays | ... | production assistant |
| Joseph Keawkalaya | ... | production assistant |
| Robert Lamkin | ... | caterer |
| Jo Levison | ... | Accounting Clerk |
| Tamara Maellaro | ... | key set medic |
| Nico Quijano | ... | stand in: Chazz Palminteri |
| Laurence Starkman | ... | title designer |
| Paul Taglianetti | ... | video coordinator |
| Ken Twohy | ... | production assistant |
| Christa Vausbinder | ... | production coordinator |
| Jeanine Wilson | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Ted Yonenaka | ... | craft service |
| Robert 'Bobby Z' Zajonc | ... | aerial coordinator |
| Denise Blasor | ... | adr (uncredited) |
| Danny Del Toro | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Saisie M. Jang | ... | set production assistant (uncredited) |
| Mitchell Nyberg | ... | set coordinator (uncredited) |
| Danny Rivera | ... | photo double (uncredited) / stand-in (uncredited) |
| Randy Tat | ... | production coordinator (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Victor Costa | ... | the producers gratefully acknowledge the contribution of the following |
| Pamela Dennis | ... | the producers gratefully acknowledge the contribution of the following |
| Donna Karan | ... | the producers gratefully acknowledge the contribution of the following |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1995) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Paramount Network (UPN) (2000) (United States) (tv) (network premiere)
- Paramount Films of India (1998) (India) (theatrical)
- UIP (1995) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1995) (France) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1995) (Greece) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1995) (Italy) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1995) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (1995) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (1996) (Argentina) (VHS)
- CIC Victor Video (1996) (Japan) (VHS)
- CIC Video (Hong Kong) (video)
- CIC Video (1996) (Germany) (VHS)
- CIC Video (1996) (Norway) (VHS)
- CIC Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- CIC-Taft Home Video
- CIC-Taft Home Video (1996) (Sweden) (VHS)
- Filmes Lusomundo (Portugal)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1996) (Greece) (VHS)
- Lionsgate Films (United States)
- Malofilm Home Video (1996) (Canada) (VHS) (dubbed)
- Paramount Channel (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1996) (France) (video) (Laserdisc)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1996) (Germany) (video) (Laserdisc)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1996) (Italy) (video) (Laserdisc)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1996) (Spain) (video) (Laserdisc)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1996) (United Kingdom) (video) (Laserdisc)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1996) (United States) (video) (Laserdisc)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1999) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2000) (Italy) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2001) (Norway) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (United States) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
- The Criterion Channel (2023) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- Trifecta Entertainment and Media (2010) (United States) (tv) (syndicated print)
- United International Pictures (UIP)
Special Effects
- Chris Walas (special makeup effects)
- Cinesite (Hollywood) (digital visual effects)
- Hollywood Digital (digital visual effects)
Other Companies
- Chapman Equipment (camera cranes and dollies)
- Direct Tools & Fasteners (expendables)
- J.L. Fisher (camera cranes and dollies)
- La-La Land Records (score album released by) (limited edition)
- Lacy Street Production Center (sound stages)
- Nina Saxon Film Design (main and end titles designed by)
- Pacific Studios II (chromatrans background)
- Pacific Title and Art Studio (opticals)
- Paramount Pictures (DIGITAL SOUND EDITING BY)
- Paramount Studios (digital sound editing by)
- Reeltime Creative (trailer music)
- Ronnie Yeskel Casting (casting)
- Skywalker Sound (sound design services)
- Toronto International Film Festival (festival)
- Video Image (video and graphic displays)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Someone does a nasty hatchet job on a San Fransisco big noise and the Assistant D.A. takes charge of the investigation. Through a web of blackmail and prostitution involving the Governor, an old lover of the lawman emerges as a prime suspect and he has to deal with his personal feelings as well as the case. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26} |
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| Taglines | Some women have secret fantasies. Some women have secret lives. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $50,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $4,284,246, 13 Oct 1995 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | According to Joe Eszterhas's autobiography, he hated the final film. Director William Friedkin changed Eszterhas's script so much, he threatened to remove his name from the credits. Paramount settled with him by giving him a "blind script deal" worth $2-4 million. Later, Friedkin admitted that he did virtually rewrite the script, but Friedkin also said that this was his favorite film. See more » |
| Goofs | When David is chasing the black car you can clearly see his airbag coming out with the second jump. In the next scene the airbag is gone. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The Green Fog (2017). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Mystic's Dream See more » |
| Quotes |
David Corelli:
Cristal, Baluga, Wolfgang Puck... it's a fuckhouse. See more » |