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The Act

The Act

19842.41h 34mR

Overview

Blackmail, a complex heist, and political snakery collide into a complicated caper full of disguises and surprises, where it's never clear who's really working for whom.

Directed by Sig Shore
Written by Robert Lipsyte
Produced by Sig Shore, David Greene
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Top Cast

Robert Ginty

Robert Ginty

Don Tucker

Sarah Langenfeld

Sarah Langenfeld

Leslie

Nicolas Surovy

Nicolas Surovy

Julian

John Aprea

John Aprea

Ron

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John Tripp

Dixie

Eddie Albert

Eddie Albert

Harry Kruger

John Cullum

John Cullum

The President

Roger Davis

Roger Davis

Deputy Police Chief

Pat Hingle

Pat Hingle

Frank Boda

David Huddleston

David Huddleston

Corky

About The Act

The Act is a crime, comedy film released in 1984. Directed by Sig Shore, it stars Robert Ginty, Sarah Langenfeld, Nicolas Surovy. Blackmail, a complex heist, and political snakery collide into a complicated caper full of disguises and surprises, where it's never clear who's really working for whom.

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