Quick Facts
DirectorJohn Flynn
Runtime1h 35m · R
GenresAction · Crime · Drama · Thriller
Release1987-09-25
Film
Best Seller
1987· R· 1h 35m· Action· Crime· Drama· Thriller
“Writing A Book Is Easy. Writing A Best Seller Is Murder.”
Hit man Cleve approaches writer/cop Dennis about a story for his next book: How Cleve made a living, working for one of the most powerful politicians in the country. To get the story right, they travel around the country to gather statements and evidence, while strong forces use any means they can to keep the story untold.
1987-09-25
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Key Crew
DirectorJohn Flynn
WriterLarry Cohen
ProducerCarter DeHaven
Director of PhotographyFred Murphy
Original Music ComposerJay Ferguson
EditorDavid Rosenbloom
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Details
Released1987-09-25
Runtime1h 35m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosOrion Pictures · Hemdale
Box office$4M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.0/10 · 140 votes
Original languageen
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