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A Shock to the System

A Shock to the System

1990 · Movies · Comedy, Crime
bittersweet
Major character dies

How it ends

Graham kills his boss and escapes consequences, hinting at future violence.

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Overview

Madison Avenue executive Graham Marshall has paid his dues. A talented and devoted worker, he has suffered through mounting bills and a nagging wife with one thing to look forward to: a well-deserved promotion. But when the promotion is given to a loud-mouthed yuppie associate, Graham unleashes his rage on an overly aggressive panhandler, who he accidently kills by pushing him into the path of an oncoming subway train. He re-thinks his problems with an entirely new solution. First, he arranges an "accident" for his annoying wife. Then he creates another "mishap" for his boss. It seems like the world is once more Graham's oyster…but a missing cigarette lighter and a prying police detective may change all that.

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Cast & Crew

Cast

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth McGovern

Stella Anderson

Peter Riegert

Peter Riegert

Robert Benham

Swoosie Kurtz

Swoosie Kurtz

Leslie Marshall

Will Patton

Will Patton

Lieutenant Laker

Jenny Wright

Jenny Wright

Melanie O'Conner

John McMartin

John McMartin

George Brewster

Barbara Baxley

Barbara Baxley

Lillian

Haviland Morris

Haviland Morris

Tara Liston

Crew

Jan Egleson

Jan Egleson

Director

Patrick McCormick

Producer

David V. Picker

Executive Producer

Andrew Klavan

Andrew Klavan

Screenplay