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Bad Influence

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Bad Influence

When fantasy becomes a fatal distraction.

6.0

1h 39m

1990

“When fantasy becomes a fatal distraction.”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Curtis Hanson

Trailer

Thriller

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Cast & Crew

James Spader

James Spader

as Michael Boll

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

as Alex

Lisa Zane

Lisa Zane

as Claire

Marcia Cross

Marcia Cross

as Ruth Fielding

Rosalyn Landor

Rosalyn Landor

as Britt

Kathleen Wilhoite

Kathleen Wilhoite

as Leslie

Tony Maggio

as Patterson

Palmer Lee Todd

as Naked Woman

Jeff Kaake

Jeff Kaake

as Willie

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