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Raw Deal (1986)

โ€œThe system gave him a raw deal. Nobody gives him a raw deal.โ€

5.9/10 ยท 949 votes 1h 46m r ActionThrillerCrime

#58 of 63 films from 1986 #1792 of 2168 in action

Directed by John Irvin ยท Written by Gary DeVore, Norman Wexler, Sergio Donati, Luciano Vincenzoni

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Overview

Mark Kaminsky is kicked out of the FBI for his rough treatment of a suspect. He winds up as the sheriff of a small town in North Carolina. FBI Chief Harry Shannon, whose son has been killed by a mobster named Patrovina, enlists Kaminsky in a personal vendetta with a promise of reinstatement into the FBI if Patrovina is taken down. To accomplish this, he must go undercover and join Patrovina's gang.

Cast

Arnold Schwarzeneggeras Mark Kaminski / Joseph P. Brenner
Kathryn Harroldas Monique
Sam Wanamakeras Luigi Patrovita
Paul Shenaras Paulo Rocca
Robert Davias Max Keller
Ed Lauteras Baker
Darren McGavinas Harry Shannon
Joe Regalbutoas Marvin Baxter
Mordecai Lawneras Marcellino
Steven Hillas Martin Lamanski
Blanche Bakeras Amy Kaminski
Louise Robeyas Lamanski's Girl
Victor Argoas Dangerous Man
George P. Wilburas Killer #1

Facts

Release dateJune 4, 1986
Runtime106 min (1h 46m) โ€” about the same as the 1986 average of 102 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$8,500,000
Box office$16,209,459 (1.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0091828

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Questions

How long is Raw Deal?
Raw Deal runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Is Raw Deal worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.9/10 across 949 votes, which places it #58 of 63 films released in 1986 in this index (top 10%) and #1792 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Raw Deal?
Raw Deal was directed by John Irvin. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Hamburger Hill (1987).
Who stars in Raw Deal?
Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mark Kaminski / Joseph P. Brenner; Kathryn Harrold as Monique; Sam Wanamaker as Luigi Patrovita; Paul Shenar as Paulo Rocca; Robert Davi as Max Keller; Ed Lauter as Baker.
What is Raw Deal rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Raw Deal?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/10234.

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