
Eraser(1996)
A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons.


“Murder by illusion.”
A movies special effects man is hired by a government agency to help stage the assassination of a well known gangster. When the agency double cross him, he uses his special effects to trap the gangster and the corrupt agents.

Bryan Brown
Roland 'Rollie' Tyler

Brian Dennehy
Lt. Leo McCarthy

Diane Venora
Ellen

Cliff DeYoung
Lipton

Mason Adams
Col. Mason

Jerry Orbach
Nicholas DeFranco

Joe Grifasi
Mickey

Martha Gehman
Andy

Trey Wilson
Lt. Murdoch

Roscoe Orman
Captain Wallenger
F/X is a action, thriller film released in 1986 exploring themes of new york city, assassin, showdown, corruption, police, detective. Directed by Robert Mandel, it stars Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Diane Venora. A movies special effects man is hired by a government agency to help stage the assassination of a well known gangster. When the agency double cross him, he uses his special effects to trap the gangster and the corrupt agents.
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