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Dangerously Close (1986)

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Movie Info

This action drama is set in an affluent, conservative neighborhood seeking protection for its high school students. A company known as "The Sentinels" is hired to guarantee security at the school. However, the men in this company are more Nazi than Himmler, and they are soon bullying and abusing the students they were supposed to protect. After the editor of the school paper gets involved in resolving this bad situation, he enlists the help of the former girlfriend of Sentinels leader. The two

R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure

Directed By: Albert Pyun

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1986 Wide

Media Home Entertainment

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Cast

John Stockwell
Randy McDevitt
J. Eddie Peck
Danny
Carey Lowell
Julie
Bradford Bancroft
Krooger Raines
Don Michael Paul
Ripper
Jerry Dinome
Lang Bridges
Madison Mason
Corrigan
Anthony De Longis
Smith Raddock
Carmen Argenziano
Molly
Miguel A. N��ez Jr.
Leon Biggs
Dedee Pfeiffer
Nikki
Karen Witter
Betsy
Greg Finley
Morelli
Debra Berger
Ms. Hoffman
Angel Tompkins
Ms. Waters
Tom Fridley
Thom Matthews
Brian Rigletti
Joe Nipote
Dan Bradley
Rebecca Cruz
Vanessa
Rosalind Ingledew
Mrs. McDonald
Tony Kienitz
Paul
Brian Maguire
Police Sergeant
G. Adam Gifford

Critic Reviews for Dangerously Close

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Unfortunately, the adolescent world created within the film extends to its conception.

May 21, 2003 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Nina Darnton

New York Times

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This movie lacks the courage to admit what it is really about.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

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The direction is slick (occasionally too slick) and the acting adequate, although none of this can save the film once it begins to go astray.

January 14, 2011 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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Dreary and instantly forgettable.

July 26, 2002 Comment

Scott Weinberg

eFilmCritic.com

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at vista high, there's a thn line between being cool and getting caught.

October 21, 2011

Tom Dranginis

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