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A Shock to the System

A Shock to the System

Climbing the corporate ladder can be murder.

19906.41h 31m

Overview

When experienced advertising executive Graham Marshall loses out on a promotion to a young man, he goes down in a path of vengeance.

Directed by Jan Egleson
Written by Andrew Klavan, Simon Brett
Produced by Patrick McCormick
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Top Cast

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Graham Marshall

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth McGovern

Stella Anderson

Peter Riegert

Peter Riegert

Robert Benham

Swoosie Kurtz

Swoosie Kurtz

Leslie Marshall

Will Patton

Will Patton

Lt. Laker

Jenny Wright

Jenny Wright

Melanie O'Conner

John McMartin

John McMartin

George Brewster

Barbara Baxley

Barbara Baxley

Lillian

Haviland Morris

Haviland Morris

Tara Liston

Philip Moon

Philip Moon

Henry Park

Themes & Keywords

new york citybased on novel or booksailinglightermurderelectrocutionadvertising executiveadvertising agencymadison avenuecorporate ladder

About A Shock to the System

A Shock to the System is a crime, comedy film released in 1990 exploring themes of new york city, based on novel or book, sailing, lighter, murder, electrocution. Directed by Jan Egleson, it stars Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Peter Riegert. When experienced advertising executive Graham Marshall loses out on a promotion to a young man, he goes down in a path of vengeance.

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