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F/X (1986): Where to Watch & Stream · TV Tonight

F/X

1986 · 1h 49m · Movie

F/X

Murder by illusion.

ActionThriller

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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In theaters: February 7, 1986

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Cast

Bryan Brown
Roland 'Rollie' Tyler
Brian Dennehy
Lt. Leo McCarthy
Diane Venora
Ellen
Cliff DeYoung
Lipton
Mason Adams
Col. Mason

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Joe Grifasi

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Mickey

Martha Gehman

Martha Gehman

Andy

Trey Wilson

Trey Wilson

Lt. Murdoch

Roscoe Orman

Roscoe Orman

Captain Wallenger

Tom Noonan

Tom Noonan

Varrick

Paul D'Amato

Paul D'Amato

Gallagher

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