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Synopsis
Lawrence Kasdan's first directorial effort is a throwback to the early days of film noir. The scene is a beastly hot Florida coastal town, where naive attorney Ned (William Hurt) is entranced by the alluring Matty (Kathleen Turner in her film debut). Ned is manipulated into killing Matty's much older husband (Richard Crenna), the plan being that Ned's knowledge of legal matters will enable both conspirators to escape scott-free. This might have been the case, had not Matty been infinitely craftier than the cloddish Ned. Just when it seems as though the film has run out of plot twists, we're handed yet another surprise. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Ted Danson Peter Lowenstein
Jane Hallaren Stella
William Hurt Ned Racine
Larry Marko Judge Costanza
Carola McGuinness Heather Kraft
J.A. Preston Oscar Grace
Mickey Rourke Teddy Lewis
Lanna Saunders Roz Kraft
Kathleen Turner Matty Walker
Kim Zimmer Mary Ann Simpson
Richard Crenna Edmund Walker
Michael Ryan Miles Hardin

Production Crew

Robert Grand Associate Producer
Michael McGowan Camera Operator
Wallis Nicita Casting
Jiri Macak Cinematographer
Richard H. Kline Cinematographer
John Barry Composer (Music Score)
Renie Conley Costume Designer
Lawrence Kasdan Director
Carol Littleton Editor
Michael Grillo First Assistant Director
Fred T. Gallo Producer
George Lucas Producer
Lawrence Kasdan Producer
Bill Kenney Production Designer
Robert Grand Production Manager
Lawrence Kasdan Screenwriter
Milan Steindler Screenwriter
Vaclav Matejka Screenwriter
Richard McKenzie Set Designer
Rick T. Gentz Set Designer
Sig Tingloff Set Designer
Hal Bigger Special Effects
Howard Jensen Special Effects
Gary Combs Stunts
James M. Halty Stunts
Steve Chambers Stunts
Year: 1981
Runtime: 113
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: R
Category: Feature

Genre
Thriller

Produced by
Ladd Company
Warner Brothers