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The Act

1984Movie1 h 34 minR

ComedyCrime
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5

Summary

Blackmail, a complex heist, and political snakery collide into a complicated caper full of disguises and surprises, where it's never clear who's really working for whom.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Pure escapism

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Sig Shore
Written by
Robert Lipsyte
Produced by
David Greene, Sig Shore
Music by
Phil Goldstone, John Sebastian

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Facts

August 1, 1984 · 1 h 34 min · R

Released
August 1, 1984
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

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Questions about The Act

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Act worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 4.5).

Will The Act make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).