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At Close Range (1986)
Released By: MGM Home Entertainment   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: MGM Home Entertainment
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: James Foley
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
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Cast: Christopher Penn, Christopher Walken, Crispin Glover, Kiefer Sutherland, Mary Stuart Masterson, Sean Penn
Published ID: 382
UPC: 027616855510,
Plot: Amazingly, At Close Range was based on a true story. Bored teenager Sean Penn meets his prodigal father (Christopher Walken) for the first time in years. Though Penn is vaguely aware that his father is a criminal, he is nonetheless impressed by his dad's high life style and creature comforts. But Walken's veneer of charm is fragile indeed, and it becomes clear that he is willing to kill anyone--even his family--if they get in his way. When Walken rapes Penn's girl friend (Mary Stuart Masterson) to keep the boy from cooperating with the DA, it is only a warm-up for the horrors to come. The screenplay for At Close Range was written by Nicholas Kazan, the son of prominent film director Elia Kazan. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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The Falcon and the Snowman
Added 8/18/2008

A drug dealer turned international spy! Heres a conspiracy you know is going to fail. I'am suprised these amatures carried it along so long.
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was a wanna have. did see movie years ago.
Added 8/4/2008

in a country with more secret services than inhabitants it's an interesting koan, which is a japanese word for public case.
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Of its time and still worth a watch
Added 5/8/2008

An idealistic young man leaves the Catholic seminary and his retired Dad, a former FBI employe, gets him a job with a company which provides equipment and resources to the National Security Agency and the CIA. The young man loses faith in the USA when he comes to believe his country is misusing its powers to undermine democratically elected governments, such as Allende's Chile. The catayst for his turning is the sacking of the Australian Whitlam Govt in November 1975. He starts selling classified info using his drug using buddy as courier. It all goes wrong. THey both get gaoled for a VERY long time. Sean Penn is great. Lyle Mays sound track is good. Worth a watch. Based on a true story.
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Why did they do it
Added 5/6/2008

I really liked this movie. I wish it explored deeper into what made Christopher Boyce want to commit treason. Seemed a little light in that area. Nevertheless, excellant performances by all the actors especially Sean Penn. It didn't seem like a stretch for him to portray a doped out loser since he just finished Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Amazing how he's become one of the great actors of our time.
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Somber mood setting, espiniage drama.
Added 7/1/2007

Two close boyhood friends grow up and apart. One gets hired at a government agency that is responsible for encryption technology. The other turns into a smalltime hood, drug addict. Disillusioned with his work and life, one begins to sell government secrets to the soviets via his drug addicted friend. The story gets interesting as the drug addicted friend self destructs. This movie has a fantastic soundtrack and the acting is top level. I recommend it with 5 stars.
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Excellent
Added 10/20/2009

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amazon is tops!!!!!
Added 9/19/2009

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This is a GREAT movie nd this happen in my town!
Added 9/14/2009

This happen in my town. I was only 12 when it happen but I remember this like it was yesterday. I did not know Robin but she did attend my school and a couple of my cousins and friends had class with her and knew her very well.I did attend school with a many of the Johnston kin after the murders.I remember the morning our town heard the news about the murders (and i will never forget the picture on the the front page of the news)Oxford always had a annual carnival in August and that was the BIG thing where everyone enjoyed the fries and vinger.The worst part is I remember that night my parents took me to that very same carnival the same night the teens were lored off the grounds only to meet their death.When I first watched the movie it grave me a kinda eerie feeling.I understand they did not film this in Oxford or Nottingham or Chester County but they did a great job portraying the area. Watch this you will like it.Great Movie
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