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Bad Influence
Bad Influence

Bad Influence

When fantasy becomes a fatal distraction.

Genres

Thriller

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Wimpy young executive Michael is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in—and then disappears. Later that night, Michael runs into a stranger on a pier, who wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down.

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Budget

$7000000

Revenue

$12626043

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

99 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

09 March 1990

Country

United States of America

Cast

James Spader

James Spader

Michael Boll

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

Alex

Lisa Zane

Lisa Zane

Claire

Marcia Cross

Marcia Cross

Ruth Fielding

Rosalyn Landor

Rosalyn Landor

Britt

Kathleen Wilhoite

Kathleen Wilhoite

Leslie

Tony Maggio

Tony Maggio

Patterson

Palmer Lee Todd

Palmer Lee Todd

Naked Woman

Jeff Kaake

Jeff Kaake

Willie

Christian Clemenson

Christian Clemenson

Pismo Boll

Grand L. Bush

Grand L. Bush

Club Bartender

David Duchovny

David Duchovny

Clue Goer with Glasses

John de Lancie

John de Lancie

Howard

Lilyan Chauvin

Lilyan Chauvin

Art Gallery Patron

Brendan Hughes

Brendan Hughes

Arguing Man

Delia Sheppard

Delia Sheppard

(uncredited)

Susan Lee Hoffman

Susan Lee Hoffman

Karen - Woman in Bar

Bianca Rossini

Bianca Rossini

Bumped Woman

Charisse Glenn

Charisse Glenn

Stylish Eurasian Woman

Adrienne Leigh

Adrienne Leigh

Gorgeous Blonde

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