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Plot

In his film debut, novice director John Dahl (who would later make The Last Seduction), weaves a quirky tale of love, murder and deception. Jack Andrews (Val Kilmer), a seedy private detective is hired by Fay Forrester (Joanne Whalley-Kilmer), to help her fake her own death in a clever scheme to escape from her mob pursuers, whom she double-crossed stealing money she had been sent to pick up, and are now intent on killing her. There then ensues a series of complicated plot-twists, double-crosses and surprises as Fay and Jack race each other to escape the mobsters, who have found them, and to get the money before the other does.
MPAA Rating:
R
Genre(s):
Action,Drama
Run Time:
93min.
Theatrical Release Date:
01/24/1990
DVD Release Date:
12/19/2000
Distributor(s):
MGM-UA Distribution
Director(s):
John Dahl
Starring:
Val Kilmer , Joanne Whalley , Michael Madsen , Pat Mulligan , Jon Gries
Themes:
Private Eyes,Femmes Fatales
Tone:
Atmospheric,Cynical,Humorous,Moody,Stylish
Keywords:
betrayal,death-fake,double-cross,identity,mob-boss,money,on-the-run,partner,robbery
Country of Origin:
USA (10-27-1989)
Language:
English