| F/X 2 - The Deadly Art of Illusion (1991)
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| Front Cover |
Actor |
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| Bryan Brown |
Rollie Tyler
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| Brian Dennehy |
Leo McCarthy
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| Rachel Ticotin |
Kim Brandon
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| Joanna Gleason |
Liz Kennedy
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| Philip Bosco |
Ray Silak
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| Kevin J. O'Connor |
Matt Neely
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| Dominic Zamprogna |
Chris Brandon
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| Josie de Guzman |
Velez
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| John Walsh |
Rado
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| Jack Orend |
Wino
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| Ross Petty |
Consigliere
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| Gerry Quigley |
Supermarket Manager
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| Cynthia Quinn |
Bluey
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| Dee McCaffrey |
Chambliss
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| Tom Mason |
Mike Brandon
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| Damir Andre |
Defense Attorney
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| Dwayne McLean |
Mall Guard
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| Jack Newman |
Art Expert
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| Gene Mack |
Mansion Guard #3
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| Michael Woods |
Mobster #2
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| Philip Akin |
Detective McQuay
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| Biff Yeager |
Police Sergeant
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| Caroline Yeager |
Desk Sergeant
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| Kurt Reis |
Judge
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| Richard Sali |
I.A.D. Cop #2
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| Michael Rhoades |
Mansion Guard #2
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| Karie Stone |
Beth
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| Dennis Scott |
Cop #1
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| James Stacy |
Cyborg
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| Peter Boretski |
Becker
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| Bob Clout |
Confessional Priest
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| Jenifer Chatfield |
Movie Scriptgirl
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| Jeri Craden |
Aunt Kate
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| Leland Crooke |
Movie Director
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| Matt Birman |
Mobster #3
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| Lee Broker |
DeMarco
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| Walker Boone |
Mansion Guard #1
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| Harvey Chao |
Chinese Vendor
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| Harry Booker |
Prison Priest
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| Shane Cardwell |
Mobster #1
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| Movie Details |
| Director |
Richard Franklin |
| Studio |
Orion |
| Series |
F/X |
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| Language |
English |
| Audience Rating |
PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) |
| Running Time |
107 mins |
| Country |
USA |
| Color |
Color |
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| Plot |
| On a visual level, F/X2: The Deadly Art of Illusion is every bit as impressive as its predecessor, the box-office smash F/X . In terms of plot and dialogue, however, the film suffers from a surfeit of cuteness and self-consciousness. Bryan Brown returns as movie special effects designer Rollie Tyler. Having barely escaped with his life after being duped and exploited by the villains in the first F/X , he isn't too eager to channel his talents into police work again. He'd much rather design harmless playthings for the kiddies. Still, detective Mike Brandon ( Tom Mason ) manages to convince Rollie to help the cops trap a dangerous voyeur. When Brandon is killed, Rollie suspects there's more to the story than meets the eye. With the aid of his old buddy Leo McCarthy ( Brian Dennehy , likewise a veteran of the first F/X ), Rollie uncovers a vast conspiracy involving both the police and organized crime. Of course, this compels Rollie to come up with a series of dazzling live-action special effects to confound the bad guys. The big-money prop in this one is "Bluey," a grown-up version of one of Rollie's kiddie toys. — Hal Erickson |
| Personal Details |
| Seen It |
Yes |
| Index |
61 |
| In Collection |
Yes |
| Owner |
David Cowley |
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| Product Details |
| Format |
DVD |
| Region |
Region 1 |
| UPC |
027616816924 |
| Release Date |
2002 |
| Nr of Disks/Tapes |
1 |
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Extra Features
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| Color Widescreen Closed-captioned |
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