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Best Seller (1987)

18 110 min  -  Action | Drama | Thriller  -   25 September 1987 (USA)
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Hit man Cleve approaches writer/cop Dennis about a story for his next book: How Cleve made a living... See full summary »

Director:

John Flynn

Writer:

Larry Cohen

Stars:

James Woods, Brian Dennehy and Victoria Tennant
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Woods ...
Cleve
Brian Dennehy ...
Dennis Meechum
Victoria Tennant ...
Roberta Gillian
Allison Balson Allison Balson ...
Holly Meechum
Paul Shenar Paul Shenar ...
David Madlock
George Coe ...
Graham
Anne Pitoniak Anne Pitoniak ...
Mrs. Foster
Mary Carver Mary Carver ...
Cleve's mother
Sully Boyar Sully Boyar ...
Monks
Kathleen Lloyd Kathleen Lloyd ...
Annie
Charles Tyner Charles Tyner ...
Cleve's Father (as Harold Tyner)
E. Brian Dean E. Brian Dean ...
Taxi Driver
Jeffrey Josephson Jeffrey Josephson ...
Pearlman
Edward Blackoff Edward Blackoff ...
Thorn
Branscombe Richmond ...
Longshoreman #1
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Storyline

Hit man Cleve approaches writer/cop Dennis about a story for his next book: How Cleve made a living, working for one of the most powerful politicians in the country. To get the story right, they travel around the country to gather statements and evidence, while strong forces use any means they can to keep the story untold. Written by Lars Skogan <si2_ls92362@debet.nhh.no>  

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Violence | Heist | Mansion | Unlikely Friendship | Gangster  | See more »

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If words could kill... See more »

Genres:

Action | Drama | Thriller

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Bestseller See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$4,278,150 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Hemdale Film See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Anachronisms: While the robbery at the beginning of the movie was set in 1972, the robbers are driving a 1975-1978 Ford Econoline van. See more »

Quotes

David Madlock: [Lt. Meechum is admiring his collection] First editions, every one of them.
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Soundtracks

Original Sound Recording Available on Manhattan Records
& Tapes, a Division of Capitol Records Inc. See more »