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The January Man
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The January Man

1989-01-13 · 97 min · ★ 5.0

Crime · Mystery · Thriller · Comedy

Nick and Frank Starkey were both policemen. A scandal forced Nick to leave the force, now a serial killer has driven the police to take him back. A web that includes Frank's wife, bribery, and corruption all are in the background as Nick tries to uncover the secret of where the killer will strike next, and finally must lay a trap without the police.

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Directors
Pat O'Connor
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1
Revenue
USD 4

Top Cast

Kevin KlineKevin KlineNick Starkey
Susan SarandonSusan SarandonChristine Starkey
Mary Elizabeth MastrantonioMary Elizabeth MastrantonioBernadette Flynn
Harvey KeitelHarvey KeitelPolice Commissioner Frank Starkey
Danny AielloDanny AielloCaptain Vincent Alcoa
Rod SteigerRod SteigerMayor Eamon Flynn
Alan RickmanAlan RickmanEd
Faye GrantFaye GrantAlison Hawkins
Kenneth WelshKenneth WelshRoger Culver
Jayne HaynesAlma
Brian TarantinaBrian TarantinaCone
Bruce MacVittieBruce MacVittieRip
Bill CobbsBill CobbsDetective Reilly
Greg WalkerJanuary Man
Tandy CronynTandy CronynLana Pico
Bill CwikowskiBill CwikowskiPress Representative
Katherine E. MillerKatherine E. MillerOlympia
Colin MochrieColin MochriePat
Bret McCormickBret McCormickDetective Robbins
Jerry RectorJerry RectorNewscaster - Reporter

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