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An overview of other films like a shock to the system. A shock to the system is a 1990 american dark comedy crime thriller film directed by jan egleson and starring michael caine, swoosie kurtz, elizabeth mcgovern, and peter riegert. Shout select released this overlooked 1990 film starring michael caine in a good hd picture, an upgrade from thenow defunct first look studios dvd, which. Caine s acting career began in the 1950s, when he was cast in many small, often uncredited roles in british films. The main character, brossard michael caine in an emotionally chafing performance, is based on the reallife paul touvier, an officer in the french militia and a collaborator with the vichy. Shock to the system is a black comedy about a middleaged advertising executive michael caine who loses his longawaited promotion to a younger man peter reigret. A shock to the system by jan egleson jan egleson, michael. Shock to the system, a 1990 buy posters from this movie. A shock to the system full movie starring michael caine and samuel l. Director jan eglesons corporate revenge thriller a shock to the system is the kind of movie where evil trounces evil. In frustration, caine accidentally pushes a panhandler in front. Michael caine delivers an electrifying performance as graham marshall, who quickly catches onto the possibilities as he clears all the hurdles. Michael caine movie a shock to the system soundtrack cd.

The fourth protocol vhs video tape movie michael caine pierce bronson. At the end of the movie, graham is narrating about how everything is going. In this black comedy, middleaged advertising executive michael caine loses his longawaited promotion to a younger man. This is the best movie we ever saw from michael caine and elizabeth mcgovern has never been better. As graham marshall, the marketing executive who turns murderous when hes passed up for promotion, michael caine has such a chuckling. And i thoroughly enjoyed his performance in this gem of a movie. Michael caines affability in this role isnt benign. Get the best deals on vhs tapes michael caine when you shop the largest online selection at. A shock to the system dvd, 2004 for sale online ebay. Movie info in this black comedy, middleaged advertising executive michael caine loses his longawaited promotion to a younger man. Make offer a shock to the system movie vhs 1990 a shock to the system vhs 1990 ad man michael caine uses murder to get ahead cc. Come fare carriera molto disonestamente michael caine. A shock to the system 1990 michael caine vindobona awstriae.

His acting in this movie is a gem in a long and stellar career. Caine plots to murder him and take the play as his own. In frustration, caine accidentally pushes a panhandler in front of a subway train and. It glorifies, yet vilifies, the face of corporate mobility, the infighting, the shifting loyalties, the costs and what it really takes to make it to the top. Shock to the system, a michael caine, praised as shockingly powerful, by the new york post, plays graham marshall, an advertising exec who has patiently been climbing the corporate ladder, acquiring the appropriate accessories. The flat michael caine delivery that always seems to imply there are more angles than meet the eye. If you are a fan of ither one this great movie an intelligent thriller is a must have on the shelf for reliving whenever the mood strikes.

If any movie exemplifies the pitfalls of the upwardly mobile 1990s, it this movie here, a shock to the system. There are undeniable elements of dark humor in this movie. It is based on the 1984 novel a shock to the system by british author simon brett. Icon of british cool in the 1960s, leading action star in the late 70s, and knighted into official respectability in 1993, michael caine has enjoyed a long, varied, and enviably prolific career. Michael caine and john mcmartin in a shock to the system.

Shock to the system, the first episode of the animated series static shock. Narrator little claus and big claus voice, as sir michael caine youth 2015i fred ballinger kingsman. A shock to the system is a 1990 american dark comedy crime thriller film directed by jan egleson and starring michael caine, swoosie kurtz, elizabeth. Get the best deals on comedy michael caine vhs tapes when you shop the largest online selection at. The film is not especially funny and inhibits the fun, though not mr. What a shock indeedwho would have thought murder could repl. Michael caine is an english actor who has appeared in over films and has had multiple television appearances. A shock to the system confounds our expectations and keeps us intrigued, because theres no way to know, not even in the very last moments, exactly which way the plot is going to fall. When you think youre at the top of the corporate ladder and. A shock to the system 1990 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

Very funny scene from this not so well known film, michael caine s character is pissed at his arch enemy moving one of his buddies into his office. Get rid of tdk rises and replace it with a shock to the system. A shock to the system 1990 official trailer youtube. In his most murderous moments theres a chilling cruelty at work. A shock to the system 1990 a shock to the system 1990. The topping of this movie is the acting of michael caine. A drunken sherlock holmes is really just a cover for the real detective, dr. Easily one of sir michael caine s most underrated and unseen movies. Caine gained recognition as one of the most famous actors of the 1960s through his breakthrough role in the film zulu 1964. After a workaholic banker journeys to monaco to investigate the suspicious activities of a company, he finds himself framed for murder and running for his life. Caine brilliantly portrays a corporate officer who has been turned down to a promotion. Caine plays the narrator and hero of a shock to the system, and as he dryly describes his progress up the corporate ladder and his steps toward a refurbished love life, we realize that this is the voice of a man who thinks he can get away with murder, and may be right.

To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. Michael caine s character in this movie picture gets drawn into a game of serial murder beginning with the realization that his wife must be a. Michael caine movie a shock to the system soundtrack cd gary chang turtle island sign in to check out check out as guest adding to your cart the item youve selected was not added to your cart. It is a fun and so entertaining movie which balances a fine line between being a dark comedy and a serious drama. I first saw this little movie years ago and when i finally saw it on amazon i just had to see it again.

When you think youre at the top of the corporate ladder and then discover they have managed to pull that ladder away, sometimes you have to take it upon yourself to level the playing field, both professionally and personally. Through machinations and scheming, he covets the higher position and eliminates everyone in his way. A shock to the system 1990 michael caine as graham marshall. A shock to the system by simon brett 1984 music shock to the system, 1991 single from yess album union shock to the system billy idol song, 1993 single from the album cyberpunk. In frustration, caine accidentally pushes a panhandler in front of a subway trainand he gets away with the death. A site that allows users to express their feelings about the latest movies in hollywood. Michael caine is cast as a careerminded adverting executive with a wife and a mortgage who is in line for a richly deserved promotion. A shock to the system pitch dark comedy with michael caine, swoozie kurtz, elizabeth mcgovern, peter riegert. Due to his cockney accent, thick glasses and poor upbringing, he was told hed never make it as an actor. Sir michael caine delivers an electrifying performance as graham marshall, who quickly catches onto the possibilities as he clears all the hurdles to occupy the corner office. Michael finsbury alfie 1966 alfie the ipcress file 1965 harry palmer.

A shock to the system hangs around his ankles like a pair of dropped trousers. Moviechat forums a shock to the system 1990 discussion caine s most under rated film. Con elizabeth mcgovern, michael caine, peter riegert titolo originale a shock to the system. With michael caine, ben kingsley, jeffrey jones, lysette anthony. Ill watch michael caine in almost anything so obviously im a. A shock to the system is a 1990 american dark comedy crime thriller film directed by jan egleson and starring michael caine, swoosie kurtz, elizabeth mcgovern. It was made into a movie starring michael caine, but they changed the location to new york and altered the story until it was unrecognizable. A shock to the system 1990 michael caine as graham.