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Narrow Margin

  • 1990
  • R
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
12K
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Narrow Margin (1990)
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A Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney is sent to protect a woman who accidentally witnessed a Mafia murder.A Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney is sent to protect a woman who accidentally witnessed a Mafia murder.A Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney is sent to protect a woman who accidentally witnessed a Mafia murder.

  • Director
    • Peter Hyams
  • Writers
    • Peter Hyams
    • Earl Felton
    • Martin Goldsmith
  • Stars
    • Gene Hackman
    • Anne Archer
    • James B. Sikking
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Hyams
    • Writers
      • Peter Hyams
      • Earl Felton
      • Martin Goldsmith
    • Stars
      • Gene Hackman
      • Anne Archer
      • James B. Sikking
    • 78User reviews
    • 42Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast28

    Gene Hackman
    Gene Hackman
    • Robert Caulfield
    Anne Archer
    Anne Archer
    • Carol Hunnicut
    James B. Sikking
    James B. Sikking
    • Nelson
    • (as James Sikking)
    J.T. Walsh
    J.T. Walsh
    • Michael Tarlow
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • Sgt. Dominick Benti
    • (as M. Emmett Walsh)
    Susan Hogan
    Susan Hogan
    • Kathryn Weller
    Nigel Bennett
    Nigel Bennett
    • Jack Wootton
    J.A. Preston
    J.A. Preston
    • Martin Larner
    B.A. 'Smitty' Smith
    • Keller
    Codie Lucas Wilbee
    • Nicholas
    Barbara Russell
    Barbara Russell
    • Nicholas' Mother
    • (as Barbara E. Russell)
    Antony Holland
    Antony Holland
    • Elderly Man
    Doreen Ramos
    • Elderly Woman
    Kevin McNulty
    Kevin McNulty
    • James Dahlbeck
    Andrew Rhodes
    • Nigro
    Lon Katzman
    • Loughlin
    Dana Still
    • Bellman With Message
    Lesley Ewen
    Lesley Ewen
    • Larner's Secretary
    • Director
      • Peter Hyams
    • Writers
      • Peter Hyams
      • Earl Felton
      • Martin Goldsmith
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews78

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The cabin featured in the first act was specifically built for the movie. Peter Hyams decided to build it on top of a mountain in that particular spot while it was still covered in winter snow. After the snow melted, it turned out that the spot was a dump and it took a short while to clear it out.
    • Goofs
      State of repair of windshield after car hits a low branch.
    • Quotes
      • Nicholas: This guy's lying - he's a train robber!
      • Caulfield: What would I want with a train?
    • Connections
      Edited into No Tomorrow (1999)

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    FAQ1

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 21, 1990 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Netherlands
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Uski prolaz
    • Filming locations
      • British Columbia, Canada(Exterior train shots)
    • Production company
      • Carolco Pictures
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $21,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,873,237
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,628,060
      • Sep 23, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,873,237
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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