Movie·1990·1h 39m
Bad Influence
When fantasy becomes a fatal distraction.
Directed By
Curtis Hanson
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Wimpy young executive Michael is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in—and then disappears. Later that night, Michael runs into a stranger on a pier, who wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down.
Written By
David Koepp
Producer
Steve Tisch, Richard Becker
Cinematography
Robert Elswit
Music
Trevor Jones
Editor
Bonnie Koehler
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
James Spader
Michael Boll
Rob Lowe
Alex
Lisa Zane
Claire
Marcia Cross
Ruth Fielding
Rosalyn Landor
Britt
Kathleen Wilhoite
Leslie
Tony Maggio
Patterson
Palmer Lee Todd
Naked Woman
Jeff Kaake
Willie
Christian Clemenson
Pismo Boll
Grand L. Bush
Club Bartender
David Duchovny
Clue Goer with Glasses
John de Lancie
Howard
Lilyan Chauvin
Art Gallery Patron
Brendan Hughes
Arguing Man
Delia Sheppard
(uncredited)
Susan Lee Hoffman
Karen - Woman in Bar
Bianca Rossini
Bumped Woman
// crew
Crew
Curtis Hanson
Director
David Koepp
Writer
Steve Tisch
Producer
Robert Elswit
Director of Photography
Bonnie Koehler
Editor
Trevor Jones
Original Music Composer
Richard Becker
Executive Producer
Morrie Eisenman
Executive Producer
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