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Little Nikita (1988)

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Movie Info

Jeff Grant (River Phoenix) is a San Diego teen who discovers his father Richard (Richard Jenkins) and mother Elizabeth Grant) are KGB agents. When he applies to the Air Force Academy, a routine FBI check leads to the shocking news. Soon the suburb of Fountain Grove becomes the focus of international agents and espionage. FBI agent Roy Parmenter (Sidney Poitier) helps Jeff absorb the shock and he battles KGB agent Konstantin Karpov (Richard Bradford) in a race to capture the Soviet agents. The

PG, 1 hr. 37 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Richard Benjamin

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1988 Wide

On DVD: Sep 17, 2002

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Cast

Sidney Poitier
Roy Parmenter
River Phoenix
Jeff Grant
Richard Jenkins
Richard Grant
Caroline Kava
Elizabeth Grant
Richard Bradford
Konstantin Karpov
Loretta Devine
Verna McLaughlin
Richard Lynch
Scuba
Lucy Deakins
Barbara Kerry
Newell Alexander
Drill Sergeant
Peter Donat
Albert Fortell
Bunin
Vojo Goric
Joe
Ronald Guttman
Spassky
Lou Hancock
Nursery Customer
Jerry Hardin
Brewer
Julio Medina
Soccer Announcer
Michael Owen
Fairy Carabosse in Ball...
Bill Stevenson
Tony
Brooke Theiss
Dilys
Martine Van Hamel
Princess Aurora in Ball...
Jacob Vargas
Miguel
Christine Dunham
Lilac Fairy in Ballet S...
Richard Holden
Young Russian Diplomat
Roberto A. Jimenez
Joaquin
Chez Lister
Tom
Robb Madrid
Sgt. Leathers
Lisa McCullough
Water Skier
Jonathan McMurtry
Tour Boat Guide
Arlin Miller
TV Announcer
Rick L. Nahera
Trolley Passenger
Jim Parrott
U.S. Border Patrolman
David M. Paynter
Spike
Ingrid Rhoades
Corp. Hogan
Charles T. Salter Jr.
Trolley Conductor
John Spafford
Trainer #2
Tasha Stewart
Dolphin Trainer
Kim Strange
DMV Clerk
Biff Wiff
Bucky
Tom Zak
Brett
Robert Hill
Prince Desire in Ballet...

Critic Reviews for Little Nikita

All Critics (11) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (1) | DVD (5)

Not a shade on "Running on Empty", but a nicely performed encore

September 20, 2002 Comment

Clint Morris

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Ever have one of those days when you find out that your loving and caring parents are actually KGB spies? Weak cold war dramatics elevated by strong performances from Sidney Poitier and River Phoenix. Otherwise, it's completely forgettable.

January 13, 2009

Randy Tippy

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Finds out his parents are spies. Great plot.

July 14, 2007

Candy Rose

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