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F/X(1986)
Status: Released
Date: 1986-02-07
66%
480 Votes
Time: 1h 49m
Murder by illusion.
Overview:
A movies special effects man is hired by a government agency to help stage the assassination of a well known gangster. When the agency double cross him, he uses his special effects to trap the gangster and the corrupt agents.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $10,000,000.00
Revenue: $20,603,715.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: F/X
Top 10 Billed Cast
Bryan Brown
Roland 'Rollie' Tyler
Brian Dennehy
Lt. Leo McCarthy
Diane Venora
Ellen
Cliff DeYoung
Lipton
Mason Adams
Col. Mason
Jerry Orbach
Nicholas DeFranco
Joe Grifasi
Mickey
Martha Gehman
Andy
Trey Wilson
Lt. Murdoch
Roscoe Orman
Captain Wallenger
Video Trailer F/X
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Original Trailer
Excerpt
Face Casting Scene
Hiding In Plain Sight
The FBI Recruits A Special Effects Artist
TV Trailer
All 7 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
Original Trailer - Trailer
Excerpt - Clip
Face Casting Scene - Clip
Hiding In Plain Sight - Clip
The FBI Recruits A Special Effects Artist - Clip
TV Trailer - Teaser
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