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Sea of Love (1989)

โ€œDeception is dangerous. Desire is deadly.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 715 votes 1h 53m r ThrillerRomanceDramaCrimeMystery

#46 of 70 films from 1989 #1052 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Harold Becker ยท Written by Richard Price

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Overview

Seen-it-all New York detective Frank Keller is unsettled - he has done twenty years on the force and could retire, and he hasn't come to terms with his wife leaving him for a colleague. Joining up with an officer from another part of town to investigate a series of murders linked by the lonely hearts columns he finds he is getting seriously and possibly dangerously involved with Helen, one of the main suspects.

Cast

Al Pacinoas Frank Keller
Ellen Barkinas Helen Cruger
John Goodmanas Sherman
Michael Rookeras Terry
William Hickeyas Frank Keller Sr.
Richard Jenkinsas Gruber
Paul Calderonas Serafino
Gene Canfieldas Struk
Larry Joshuaas Dargan
John Spenceras Lieutenant
Christine Estabrookas Gina Gallagher / Lonelyheart
Barbara Baxleyas Miss Allen
Patricia Barryas Older Woman
Mark Phelanas Murdered Man

Facts

Release dateSeptember 15, 1989
Runtime113 min (1h 53m) โ€” about the same as the 1989 average of 103 min
GenresThriller, Romance, Drama, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$19,000,000
Box office$110,879,513 (5.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0098273

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Questions

How long is Sea of Love?
Sea of Love runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Is Sea of Love worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 715 votes, which places it #46 of 70 films released in 1989 in this index (top 36%) and #1052 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Sea of Love?
Sea of Love was directed by Harold Becker. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Mercury Rising (1998), Malice (1993).
Who stars in Sea of Love?
Al Pacino as Frank Keller; Ellen Barkin as Helen Cruger; John Goodman as Sherman; Michael Rooker as Terry; William Hickey as Frank Keller Sr.; Richard Jenkins as Gruber.
What is Sea of Love rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Sea of Love?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2759.

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