A Shock to the System (1990)
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Shock to the System is a black comedy about a middle-aged advertising executive (Michael Caine) who loses his long-awaited promotion to a younger man (Peter Reigret). In frustration, Caine accidentally pushes a panhandler in front of a subway train--and he gets away with the death. Realizing that committing murder might be a little easier than he previously had thought, he begins plotting the murder of several of his corporate enemies. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
- Starring:
- Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jan Egleson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of A Shock to the System
Shock to the System is a black comedy about a middle-aged advertising executive (Michael Caine) who loses his long-awaited promotion to a younger man (Peter Reigret). In frustration, Caine accidentally pushes a panhandler in front of a subway train--and he gets away with the death. Realizing that committing murder might be a little easier than he previously had thought, he begins plotting the murder of several of his corporate enemies. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 88 mins
Complete Cast of A Shock to the System
- Michael Caine - Graham Marshall
- Peter Riegert - Robert Benham
- Will Patton - Lieutenant Laker
- Jenny Wright - Melanie O'Connor
- Haviland Morris - Tara Liston
- Scotty Bloch - Secretary
- Mike Cicchetti - Beggar in Subway
- Mia Dillon - Graham's Secretary
- John Finn - Motorman
- Zach Grenier - Executive
- Alicia Hoge - Secretary
- Mary Colquhoun
- Frank Ferrara - Cab Driver
- Joe Zaloom - Hot Dog Vendor
- Welker White - Kennel Driver
- John Freeman - Decorator
- Kim Staunton - Secretary
- Sheila Stainback - News Anchor Woman
- David Schramm - Executive
- Socorro Santiago - Rental Car Attendant
- Rick Petrucelli - Beggar
- Patience Moore - Wanda Maas
- Tyrone Jackson - Messenger
- Elizabeth McGovern - Stella Anderson
- Swoosie Kurtz - Leslie Marshall
- John McMartin - George Brewster
- Barbara Baxley - Lillian
- Philip Moon - Henry Park
- Kent Broadhurst - Executive
- Rik Colitti - Bum
- Jim Dratfield - Additional Dialogue
- Garry Goodrow - Additional Dialogue
- Alice Haining - Benham's Secretary
- Miguel Perez - Transit Cop
- Fred Ephraim - Additional Dialogue
- Christopher Durang - Convention Speaker
- Darrell Wilks - Mailroom Boy
- Victor Truro - Bum
- Marie Sylvia - Waitress/Dazzles
- Mike Starr - Bum
- Craig Sechler - Additional Dialogue
- Sam Schacht - David Jones
- Angela Pietropinto - Additional Dialogue
- Elizabeth Morin - Partygoer
- Samuel L. Jackson - Ulysses
- David Kramer - Additional Dialogue
- Director(s):
- Jan Egleson
- Writer(s):
- Andrew Klavan, Alice Arlen
- Producer(s):
- Patrick McCormick
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Not For Children, Adult Situations, Mild Violence, Adult Humor, Profanity)
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense
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