

Cover-Up
1991-02-22 · 90 min · ★ 4.0
Mike Anderson, a tough American reporter on a dangerous foreign assignment, finds his own life in jeopardy when he uncovers a deadly labyrinth of political intrigue that threatens the lives of thousands. Dispatched to investigate a mysterious and fatal attack on an overseas US naval base, Anderson, a leading investigative journalist and ex-US marine, finds himself back on familiar ground. Instinct makes him question the official CIA explanation that cites an unknown terrorist group called Black October. Alone, and armed only with his combat training and determination to uncover the truth, he sets out to expose a complex and dangerous political web.
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Production details
- Directors
- Manny Coto
- Production companies
- Electra Films, Capitol Films, Cover-Up
- Countries
- Israel, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 7,500,000
Top Cast
Dolph LundgrenMike Anderson
Louis Gossett Jr.Lou Jackson
John FinnJeff Cooper
Mati SeriTaxi Driver
Mark HarrisonPool Marine #4
Kevin PattersonMarine Embassy #2 (as Kevin Peterson)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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