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Bad Influence
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Bad Influence

1990-03-09 · 99 min · ★ 6.0

Thriller · Crime

Wimpy young executive Michael is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in—and then disappears. Later that night, Michael runs into a stranger on a pier, who wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down.

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Directors
Curtis Hanson
Production companies
Epic Productions, Producers Representative Organization, Sarliu/Diamant
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 7,000,000
Revenue
USD 12,626,043

Top Cast

James SpaderJames SpaderMichael Boll
Rob LoweRob LoweAlex
Lisa ZaneLisa ZaneClaire
Marcia CrossMarcia CrossRuth Fielding
Rosalyn LandorRosalyn LandorBritt
Kathleen WilhoiteKathleen WilhoiteLeslie
Tony MaggioPatterson
Palmer Lee ToddNaked Woman
Jeff KaakeJeff KaakeWillie
Christian ClemensonChristian ClemensonPismo Boll
Grand L. BushGrand L. BushClub Bartender
David DuchovnyDavid DuchovnyClue Goer with Glasses
John de LancieJohn de LancieHoward
Lilyan ChauvinLilyan ChauvinArt Gallery Patron
Brendan HughesArguing Man
Delia SheppardDelia Sheppard(uncredited)
Susan Lee HoffmanSusan Lee HoffmanKaren - Woman in Bar
Bianca RossiniBianca RossiniBumped Woman
Charisse GlennStylish Eurasian Woman
Adrienne LeighGorgeous Blonde

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