A Shock to the System
A Shock to the System (1990)
Climbing the corporate ladder can be murder.
Starring Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Peter Riegert
Directed by Jan Egleson
Madison Avenue executive Graham Marshall has paid his dues. A talented and devoted worker, he has suffered through mounting bills and a nagging wife with one thing to look forward to: a well-deserved promotion. But when the promotion is given to a loud-mouthed yuppie associate, Graham unleashes his rage on an overly aggressive panhandler, who he accidently kills by pushing him into the path of an oncoming subway train. He re-thinks his problems with an entirely new solution. First, he arranges an 'accident' for his annoying wife. Then he creates another 'mishap' for his boss. It seems like the world is once more Graham's oyster…but a missing cigarette lighter and a prying police detective may change all that.

Runtime: 91 min.     Rating: 6.4     DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Comedy,Crime,Drama,Thriller
Keywords: new york city,based on novel or book,sailing,lighter,murder,electrocution,advertising executive,advertising agency,madison avenue,corporate ladder
Cast
   Graham Marshall
   Stella Anderson
   Robert Benham
   Leslie Marshall
   Lt. Laker
   Melanie O'Conner
   George Brewster
   Lillian
   Tara Liston
   Henry Park
   Executive #1
   Executive #2
   Executive #3
   David Jones
   Convention Speaker
   Graham's Secretary
   Benham's Secretary
   Wanda Maas
   Joe
   Secretary #1
   Secretary #2
   Secretary #3
   Beggar #1
   Beggar #2
   Bum
   Bum #2
   Bum #3
   Transit Cop
   Motorman
   Messenger
   Waitress
   Ulysses
   Decorator in Bob's Office
   Partygoer
   Hot Dog Vendor
   Rental Car Attendant / Additional Dialogue
   Kennel Driver
   Off Duty Cab Driver
   News Anchor Woman
   Additional Dialogue
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