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Persons Unknown

  • 19961996
  • RR
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
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Kelly Lynch, Joe Mantegna, Jon Favreau, and Naomi Watts in Persons Unknown (1996)
  • Action
  • Thriller
When former cop and current security expert Jim Holland has a one night stand with Amanda after getting in her way roller-blading. That introduction turns out to be a well thought out plan b... Read allWhen former cop and current security expert Jim Holland has a one night stand with Amanda after getting in her way roller-blading. That introduction turns out to be a well thought out plan by Amanda and her sister Molly, to obtain security codes to office of a client. The girls a... Read allWhen former cop and current security expert Jim Holland has a one night stand with Amanda after getting in her way roller-blading. That introduction turns out to be a well thought out plan by Amanda and her sister Molly, to obtain security codes to office of a client. The girls and their cohorts rob his client and stash the loot. All the while, detective Jim has been ... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
815
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  • Director
    • George Hickenlooper
  • Writer
    • Craig Smith
  • Stars
    • Joe Mantegna
    • Kelly Lynch
    • Naomi Watts
Top credits
  • Director
    • George Hickenlooper
  • Writer
    • Craig Smith
  • Stars
    • Joe Mantegna
    • Kelly Lynch
    • Naomi Watts
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 15User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Kelly Lynch, Jon Favreau, and Naomi Watts in Persons Unknown (1996)
    J.T. Walsh, Kelly Lynch, Joe Mantegna, and Naomi Watts in Persons Unknown (1996)
    Kelly Lynch and Naomi Watts in Persons Unknown (1996)
    Naomi Watts in Persons Unknown (1996)
    J.T. Walsh, Kelly Lynch, Joe Mantegna, and Naomi Watts in Persons Unknown (1996)
    Joe Mantegna and Naomi Watts in Persons Unknown (1996)
    Kelly Lynch, Joe Mantegna, and Naomi Watts in Persons Unknown (1996)

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    Joe Mantegna
    Joe Mantegna
    • Jim Hollandas Jim Holland
    Kelly Lynch
    Kelly Lynch
    • Amandaas Amanda
    Naomi Watts
    Naomi Watts
    • Mollyas Molly
    J.T. Walsh
    J.T. Walsh
    • Cakeas Cake
    Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley
    • Toshas Tosh
    Jon Favreau
    Jon Favreau
    • Terryas Terry
    Channon Roe
    Channon Roe
    • Lewisas Lewis
    Christian J. Meoli
    Christian J. Meoli
    • Pranceras Prancer
    • (as Christian Meoli)
    Antoni Corone
    Antoni Corone
    • Vixenas Vixen
    Jimmy Ortega
    Jimmy Ortega
    • Cometas Comet
    • (as Jim Ortega)
    Michael Nicolosi
    • Blitzenas Blitzen
    Sonny Carl Davis
    Sonny Carl Davis
    • Jimmyas Jimmy
    Don Blakely
    Don Blakely
    • Martyas Marty
    Brian J. Williams
    Brian J. Williams
    • Mottas Mott
    Brent J. Williams
    • Old Manas Old Man
    Sam Menning
    • Winoas Wino
    Karen Osborn
    • Bar Trollopas Bar Trollop
    • (as Karen Osborne)
    George Hickenlooper
    George Hickenlooper
    • Cigar Copas Cigar Cop
    • Director
      • George Hickenlooper
    • Writer
      • Craig Smith
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    Storyline

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    When former cop and current security expert Jim Holland has a one night stand with Amanda after getting in her way roller-blading. That introduction turns out to be a well thought out plan by Amanda and her sister Molly, to obtain security codes to office of a client. The girls and their cohorts rob his client and stash the loot. All the while, detective Jim has been following them and he grabs the money for himself. Then his conscience gets the best of him and he falls in love with Molly. His client turns out to be drug dealers and he's forced to risk his life to protect Molly and Amanda. —Richard Jones <rjo339@swbell.net>
    • morality
    • wheelchair
    • disability
    • robbery
    • corruption
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence, language, some drug content and brief sexuality
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    • Trivia
      One of three films starring both Joe Mantegna and J.T. Walsh. They also appeared in House of Games (1987) and Things Change (1988). The mentioned films were directed by David Mamet, who gave roles to both actors in his stage play "Glengarry Glen Ross" in 1984.
    • Quotes

      Cake: Bingo! Gentlemen, we're going to the mountains.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Celebrated: Naomi Watts (2015)

    User reviews15

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    A haunting thriller with a heart.
    Although "Persons Unknown" is no classic, I must admit I just loved it. It's been a while since I was really emotionaly involved with a movie (not since my viewing 10 months ago of Alfred cheung's "On The Run"). The bad guys are a little to caricatural to my taste but the drama surounding the Joe Montagna character really moved me (what can I say, I am a sucker for "characters with a past"). The score, acting and photography are also flawless.
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    • ybiao
    • May 26, 2000

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    • Release date
      • December 27, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La sombra del intruso
    • Filming locations
      • Long Beach, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Promark Entertainment Group
      • Spectacor Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo

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