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A Shock to the System (1990)
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Reviews Counted: 11
Fresh: 8
Rotten:3
Average Rating: 6.3/10
Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: Michael Caine stars in this black comedy as Graham Marshall, a hardened advertising executive who has certainly paid his dues, but embarks on a series of cleverly plotted murders when he is passed... Michael Caine stars in this black comedy as Graham Marshall, a hardened advertising executive who has certainly paid his dues, but embarks on a series of cleverly plotted murders when he is passed over for a promotion. Fueled by his newfound ability to kill, Graham uses his maniacal authority to truly reach the top. Caine is brilliant in this clever satire on the cutthroat business world. [More]
Starring: Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Swoosie Kurtz, Peter Riegert
Starring: Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Swoosie Kurtz, Peter Riegert, Will Patton, Zach Grenier
Director: Jan Egleson
Director: Jan Egleson
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A Shock to the System shows what happens in the office when cutthroat competition becomes the norm.
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