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
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