# F/X (1986)

> A resourceful movie-effects artist turns cinematic illusion into a survival strategy after a staged mob assassination exposes a lethal conspiracy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5007

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Action, Thriller
- Director: Robert Mandel
- Cast: Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Diane Venora, Cliff DeYoung, Mason Adams, Jerry Orbach, Joe Grifasi, Martha Gehman
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089118/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, tense, propulsive, retro action night, crime thriller marathon

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