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A Shock to the System

A Shock to the System

CrimeComedy

6.446/10

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US

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91 min

Release Date: 1990-03-23

Overview - When experienced advertising executive Graham Marshall loses out on a promotion to a young man, he goes down in a path of vengeance.

Production Companies

Brigand Films

Overview - When experienced advertising executive Graham Marshall loses out on a promotion to a young man, he goes down in a path of vengeance.

User Reviews

John Chard

John Chard

9/10

Graham has had enough of getting the shaft… A Shock to the System is directed by Jan Egleson and adapted to screenplay by Andrew Klavan from the novel written by Simon Brett. It stars Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Peter Riegert, Will Patton and Swoosie Kurtz. Music is by Gary Chang and cinematography by Paul Goldsmith. Graham Marshall (Caine) is once again overlooked for promotion and o...

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

7/10

I enjoyed this. "Graham" (Michael Caine) gets a bit narked when he is overlooked for promotion at work. When he heads home, he realises that that is just the beginning of his irritations - his wife "Leslie" (Swoosie Kurtz) nags him relentlessly! What to do? Well, his house has some dodgy electrics and whilst trying to restore the lights, he gets a mild electric shock. His "Eureka" moment is upon h...

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kevin2019

8/10

"A Shock to the System" is one of those films where you eventually find yourself rooting for the character - in this case Graham Marshall - who would ordinarily be considered the bad guy, especially in light of the fact he proceeds to murder all the key figures in his life who have gradually become obstacles frustrating his efforts at every turn to achieve his full professional potential. This exc...

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