Bad Influence (1990)
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Successful LA marketing analyst Michael Boll (James Spader) seemingly has it all-except a sense of self-confidence. Enigmatic drifter Alex (Rob Lowe) enters Michael's life and immediately begins to exert a negative influence. As Michael's self-esteem zooms (aided by generous dollops of sex and drugs) he allows himself to be dragooned into a life of crime by the demonic Alex. The "doppelganger" aspects of Bad Influence, and the film's many unexpected twists and turns, echo films of Alfred Hitchcock, especially Strangers on a Train. The film's boldest stroke is to cast the likeable Lowe as the bad guy (albeit a charming one) and the often villainous Spader as the malleable milquetoast. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Rob Lowe, James Spader, (more)
- Director(s):
- Curtis Hanson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Bad Influence
Successful LA marketing analyst Michael Boll (James Spader) seemingly has it all-except a sense of self-confidence. Enigmatic drifter Alex (Rob Lowe) enters Michael's life and immediately begins to exert a negative influence. As Michael's self-esteem zooms (aided by generous dollops of sex and drugs) he allows himself to be dragooned into a life of crime by the demonic Alex. The "doppelganger" aspects of Bad Influence, and the film's many unexpected twists and turns, echo films of Alfred Hitchcock, especially Strangers on a Train. The film's boldest stroke is to cast the likeable Lowe as the bad guy (albeit a charming one) and the often villainous Spader as the malleable milquetoast. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 100 mins
Complete Cast of Bad Influence
- Rob Lowe - Alex
- Lisa Zane - Claire
- Kathleen Wilhoite - Leslie
- Marcia Cross - Ruth Fielding
- John deLancie - Howard
- Susan Lee Hoffman - Woman in Bar
- John Mahon - Dr. Fielding
- Christina Cocek - Female Executive
- Sarah Elgart - Club Dancer
- Palmer Lee Todd - Naked Woman
- Sachi Parker - Michael's Neighbor
- Kelly Miller - Receptionist
- Keith McDaniel - Club Dancer
- Jeff Kaake - Man in Bar
- Said Faraj - Hamburger Clerk
- Lilyan Chauvin - Art Gallery Patrons
- James Spader - Michael Boll
- Christian Clemenson - Pismo Boll
- Tony Maggio - Patterson
- Grand L. Bush - Club Bartender
- David Duchovny - Club Goer
- Dominique Jennings - Woman at Tar Pit
- Joyce Meadows - Mrs. Fielding
- Bianca Rossini - Bumped Woman
- John Verea - Rito
- Warren Stanhope - Banker
- Joey Miyashima - Man at Tar Pit
- Lisa Beach
- Rosalyn Landor - Britt
- Brendan Hughes - Arguing Man
- Jay Della - Chez Jay Bartender
- Director(s):
- Curtis Hanson
- Writer(s):
- David Koepp
- Producer(s):
- Steve Tisch
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Profanity, Adult Situations, Strong Sexual Content, Adult Language, Violence, Not For Children, Substance Abuse, Nudity)
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense
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