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Placebo Effect

  • 1998
  • Unrated
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Placebo Effect (1998)
Psychological DramaCrimeMysteryThriller

A crooked politician and a group of assassins get trapped in a psychological mind game orchestrated by a vengeful MIA soldier, Sphinx.A crooked politician and a group of assassins get trapped in a psychological mind game orchestrated by a vengeful MIA soldier, Sphinx.A crooked politician and a group of assassins get trapped in a psychological mind game orchestrated by a vengeful MIA soldier, Sphinx.

  • Director
    • Alejandro Seri
  • Writer
    • Luciano Saber
  • Stars
    • Francesco Quinn
    • Luciano Saber
    • Martin Halacy
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    55
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alejandro Seri
    • Writer
      • Luciano Saber
    • Stars
      • Francesco Quinn
      • Luciano Saber
      • Martin Halacy
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Francesco Quinn
    Francesco Quinn
    • Zac
    Luciano Saber
    Luciano Saber
    • Aleksander Ivanov
    Martin Halacy
    Martin Halacy
    • Congressman Ryan
    Christopher Garrett
    Christopher Garrett
    • Mick
    • (as Christopher Richard Garrett)
    Kirsten Berman
    Kirsten Berman
    • Rachel
    Marshall Bean
    • Mr. Jones
    Sarah Charipar
    Sarah Charipar
    • Jo
    Travis Estes
    • Ethan
    David Mersault
    David Mersault
    • Jimmy White
    Tyla Abercrumbie
    Tyla Abercrumbie
    • Suit
    Lester Smith
    • Bartender
    Tracey Stiles
    • Detective
    Laura Wade
    • Artist
    Eileen Flahegerty
    • Model
    Asia
    • Female Pool Player
    Aurel Tamas
    • Male Bar Patron at bar
    Nelly Barbulescu
    • Bar Patron at table
    Valer Marinescu
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    • Director
      • Alejandro Seri
    • Writer
      • Luciano Saber
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    User reviews3

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    8/10

    Twisting plot, dense script, and some understated performances make for a surprising movie experience.

    Sensuously filmed, well-scripted, and the plot has some surprising twists -- almost to the point of being convoluted. I honestly didn't see the end coming, though, which earns high marks from me these days. This film could easily be dismissed as a "vanity" production (lead actor also wrote and, I think, maybe produced the film) but he actually manages to pull it off which, I think, is remarkable.

    Hope it comes out on video soon, because there were a few things I missed, and I want to play with the rewind. Worth a look-see.
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    • Feb 27, 2000
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 20, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • LS Films
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Placebo Effect: The Return of Sphinx
    • Filming locations
      • Lake Forest, Illinois, USA(Bosnia scene)
    • Production company
      • LS Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,190
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,190
      • Jan 21, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $250,000
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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