Movie a shock to the system michael caine

A drunken sherlock holmes is really just a cover for the real detective, dr. In frustration, caine accidentally pushes a panhandler in front. As graham marshall, the marketing executive who turns murderous when hes passed up for promotion, michael caine has such a chuckling. 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. Shock to the system, a 1990 buy posters from this movie. Director jan eglesons corporate revenge thriller a shock to the system is the kind of movie where evil trounces evil. The topping of this movie is the acting of michael caine. A shock to the system 1990 michael caine as graham marshall. Michael caine plays a downonhisluck playwright who sees a chance at reclaiming success when a former student christopher reeve shows up with a sure hit script. 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. 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. A shock to the system 1990 michael caine vindobona awstriae.

Through machinations and scheming, he covets the higher position and eliminates everyone in his way. 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. A shock to the system 1990 720p michael caine, elizabeth. A shock to the system 1990 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A shock to the system 1990 michael caine as graham. Movie info in this black comedy, middleaged advertising executive michael caine loses his longawaited promotion to a younger man. Caine brilliantly portrays a corporate officer who has been turned down to a promotion. A shock to the system 1990 official trailer youtube. The loyal and hardworking executive graham marshall screen legend michael caine has paid his dues. A site that allows users to express their feelings about the latest movies in hollywood. With michael caine, elizabeth mcgovern, peter riegert, swoosie kurtz. A shock to the system hangs around his ankles like a pair of dropped trousers.

Michael caine is an english actor who has appeared in over films and has had multiple television appearances. The combination of caine s britishness and his waspy suburban home base keeps a shock to the system allied to its antecedents, but when the film shifts to manhattans highrise corporate. Caine s acting career began in the 1950s, when he was cast in many small, often uncredited roles in british films. 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. A shock to the system by jan egleson jan egleson, michael.

In frustration, caine accidentally pushes a panhandler in front of a subway trainand he gets away with the death. In this black comedy, middleaged advertising executive michael caine loses his longawaited promotion to a younger man. It is a fun and so entertaining movie which balances a fine line between being a dark comedy and a serious drama. 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.

Ill watch michael caine in almost anything so obviously im a. 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. 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. 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 and john mcmartin in a shock to the system. When you think youre at the top of the corporate ladder and. Narrator little claus and big claus voice, as sir michael caine youth 2015i fred ballinger kingsman. With michael caine, ben kingsley, jeffrey jones, lysette anthony. In frustration, caine accidentally pushes a panhandler in front of a subway train and. The fourth protocol vhs video tape movie michael caine pierce bronson.

There are undeniable elements of dark humor in this movie. Caine plots to murder him and take the play as his own. Moviechat forums a shock to the system 1990 discussion caine s most under rated film. Michael caines affability in this role isnt benign.

I first saw this little movie years ago and when i finally saw it on amazon i just had to see it again. Directed by jan egleson written by andrew klavan cast michael caine elizabeth mcgovern peter riegert swoosie kurtz will patton jenny wright. Michael caine is cast as a careerminded adverting executive with a wife and a mortgage who is in line for a richly deserved promotion. Easily one of sir michael caine s most underrated and unseen movies. And i thoroughly enjoyed his performance in this gem of a movie. A shock to the system pitch dark comedy with michael caine, swoozie kurtz, elizabeth mcgovern, peter riegert. His acting in this movie is a gem in a long and stellar career.

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. Caine gained recognition as one of the most famous actors of the 1960s through his breakthrough role in the film zulu 1964. A shock to the system michael caine stars in this black comedy as graham marshall, a hardened advertising executive who has certainly paid his dues, but. 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.

Get rid of tdk rises and replace it with a shock to the system. A shock to the system full movie starring michael caine and samuel l. At the end of the movie, graham is narrating about how everything is going. Get the best deals on vhs tapes michael caine when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Michael caine movie a shock to the system soundtrack cd. 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. 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. An overview of other films like a shock to the system. A shock to the system dvd, 2004 for sale online ebay.

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. It is based on the 1984 novel a shock to the system by british author simon brett. 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. 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. This is the best movie we ever saw from michael caine and elizabeth mcgovern has never been better. 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. Michael caine delivers an electrifying performance as graham marshall, who quickly catches onto the possibilities as he clears all the hurdles. Get the best deals on comedy michael caine vhs tapes when you shop the largest online selection at. 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.

The film doesnt generate much sympathy for kurtz or riegert. Con elizabeth mcgovern, michael caine, peter riegert titolo originale a shock to the system. Due to his cockney accent, thick glasses and poor upbringing, he was told hed never make it as an actor. Shock to the system, the first episode of the animated series static shock.