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A Shock to the System

“Climbing the corporate ladder can be murder.”

6.519901h 31mCrimeComedy
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A Shock to the System is a 1990 crime and comedy film, running 1h 31m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.

15 age rating1h 31mCrimeComedy

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1990-03-23
Runtime
1h 31m
Genres
Crime, Comedy
Director
Jan Egleson
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.5 / 10 · 155 votes

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Availability

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Synopsis

Feature film

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

Cast

14 names
Michael CaineGraham Marshall
Elizabeth McGovernStella Anderson
Peter RiegertRobert Benham
Swoosie KurtzLeslie Marshall
Will PattonLieutenant Laker
Jenny WrightMelanie O'Conner
John McMartinGeorge Brewster
Barbara BaxleyLillian
Haviland MorrisTara Liston
Philip MoonHenry Park
Kent BroadhurstExecutive #1
Zach GrenierExecutive #2
David SchrammExecutive #3
Sam SchachtDavid Jones

Questions about A Shock to the System

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Where can I watch A Shock to the System in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, A Shock to the System is listed on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is A Shock to the System suitable for children?

A Shock to the System is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is A Shock to the System on PelisPlus UK?

A Shock to the System has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.

What is A Shock to the System about?

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

How long is A Shock to the System?

A Shock to the System runs for 1h 31m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the A Shock to the System trailer?

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