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A Shock to the System  (1990)

A Shock to the System
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Theatrical Feature Running Time:
88 mins

Theatrical Release Information:
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, All Movie Guide


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Michael Caine played Graham Marshall in the movie A Shock to the System

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Elizabeth McGovern played Stella Anderson in the movie A Shock to the System

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Peter Riegert played Robert Benham in the movie A Shock to the System

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Swoosie Kurtz played Leslie Marshall in the movie A Shock to the System

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Will Patton played Lieutenant Laker in the movie A Shock to the System

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