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Impact

1988-11-06 · 86 min · ★ 4.0

Action · Crime · Drama · Thriller

New York City is in a panic caused by an insane murderer; Maria, a police officer is entrusted with the case; to do this, she pretends to be a prostitute. One night, she meets a possible suspect who holds her and her partner hostage.

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Directors
Frans Nel
Production companies
Cine-Clic Productions, Movie Ventures, Distant Horizon
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Janine DenisonDetective Maria Napo
Tony CaprariTony CaprariRichie Ramos
Wilson DunsterWilson DunsterDetective Frank Morgan
Calman ZaidelJohnny Napo
Ramona HurleyLinda Napo
Kari RoseAlana
Jonathan PienaarJonathan PienaarRonnie
Bess FinneyOld Lady
Patrick LysterPatrick LysterCaptain Simson
Deon StewardsonDrunk Driver
Steed TaylorMan 1
Ashley WaldorfTaxi Driver
Adrienne PearceAdrienne PearceHooker
Paul SavageYoung Dude

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