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				(1986), 
				Director: Robert Mandel, rated PG-13 for language, 
				violence 
						Murder! Special effects? This time it's for real! 
				
				  Starring: Bryan 
				Brown, Brian Dennehy, Diane Venora, Cliff De Young, Mason Adams, 
				Jerry Orbach, Joe Grifasi, Martha Gehman 
				DML Rating: 
				★★★★★★★☆☆☆ 
				- good 
				"Nobody cares about making 
				movies about people anymore. 
				All they care about is special 
				effects."– Ellen 
				Why watch this? 
				A unique spin on the classic frame job, and a nifty way to get 
				out of it. 
				Plot Summary: A 
				special effects artist named Rollie Tyler is hired by the 
				Justice Department to fake the assassination of a mob informant 
				for a witness protection program. However, after the staged 
				murder, Rollie finds himself double-crossed and targeted by 
				those who hired him. He must then use his skills in illusion and 
				special effects to outwit his pursuers and uncover the 
				conspiracy. Dad's Preview: 
				This creative film centers on a special effects (FX) guru and a double-cross. It's a lot of fun watching 
				our protagonist and his sidekick outwit his pursuers using the 
				tricks of his special effects trade. Aussie Brian Brown is great 
				as the film's lead, and Brian Dennehy is superb as 
				the diligent police officer who pushes to get at the truth. 
						 Dodi 
						Fayed, Jack Wiener; Orion Pictures
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