Movie: A Shock to the System

Top 10 Billed Cast

Michael Caine
Michael Caine

Graham Marshall

Elizabeth McGovern
Elizabeth McGovern

Stella Anderson

Peter Riegert
Peter Riegert

Robert Benham

Swoosie Kurtz
Swoosie Kurtz

Leslie Marshall

Will Patton
Will Patton

Lt. 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

Philip Moon
Philip Moon

Henry Park

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A Shock To The System (1990) - Official Trailer

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