A Shock to the System Movie Review 1990

Business exec. Caine is passed over for a long-deserved promotion in favor of a younger man. When he accidentally pushes a panhandler in front of a subway in a fit of rage, he realizes how easy murder is and thinks it may be the answer to all his problems. Tries to be a satire take on corporate greed, etc., but somehow loses steam. Excellent cast makes the difference; Caine adds class. Based on the novel by Simon Brett.

Distribution

HBO, 1100 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, Phone: (212)512-7400, Fax: (212)512-7498, URL: http://www.hbo.com, Remarks: Online sales through www.store.hbo.com

Available on VHS
Running time 88 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Comedy Drama, Satire & Parody, Growing Older, Yuppie Nightmares, Corporate Shenanigans, Dying for a Promotion

Screenplay

Andrew Klavan

Cast

Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Peter Riegert, Swoosie Kurtz, Will Patton, Jenny Wright, John McMartin, Barbara Baxley

Cinematography

Paul Goldsmith

Director

Jan Egleson

Music

Gary Chang

Producer

Corsair Pictures, Patrick McCormick