A Shock to the System
A Shock to the System

Movie·1990·1h 31m

A Shock to the System

Climbing the corporate ladder can be murder.

Directed By

Jan Egleson

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

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

Written By

Andrew Klavan

Producer

Patrick McCormick, David V. Picker

Cinematography

Paul Goldsmith

Music

Gary Chang

Editor

William M. Anderson

Themes

new york citybased on novel or booksailinglightermurderelectrocutionadvertising executiveadvertising agencymadison avenuecorporate ladder

Production House

Brigand Films

Audience Score

65%

143 votes

Skip12%
Timepass28%
Go for it37%
Perfection23%

Where to watch

Region: US

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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

Kent Broadhurst

Kent Broadhurst

Executive #1

Zach Grenier

Zach Grenier

Executive #2

David Schramm

David Schramm

Executive #3

Sam Schacht

David Jones

Christopher Durang

Christopher Durang

Convention Speaker

Mia Dillon

Mia Dillon

Graham's Secretary

Alice Haining

Benham's Secretary

Patience Moore

Wanda Maas

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Crew

Jan Egleson

Jan Egleson

Director

Patrick McCormick

Producer

David V. Picker

Executive Producer

Paul Goldsmith

Director of Photography

Andrew Klavan

Andrew Klavan

Screenplay

William M. Anderson

Editor

Gary Chang

Gary Chang

Original Music Composer

Peter C. Frank

Editor

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