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Bad Influence

When fantasy becomes a fatal distraction.

  • Movie
  • 1990
  • R
  • 1h 39m

Directed by Curtis Hanson

6.0

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6.0 out of 10 from 208 votes

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Overview

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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Cast and crew

  • James Spader

    James SpaderMichael Boll

  • Rob Lowe

    Rob LoweAlex

  • Lisa Zane

    Lisa ZaneClaire

  • Marcia Cross

    Marcia CrossRuth Fielding

  • Rosalyn Landor

    Rosalyn LandorBritt

  • Kathleen Wilhoite

    Kathleen WilhoiteLeslie

  • Tony MaggioPatterson

  • Palmer Lee ToddNaked Woman

  • Jeff Kaake

    Jeff KaakeWillie

  • Christian Clemenson

    Christian ClemensonPismo Boll

  • Grand L. Bush

    Grand L. BushClub Bartender

  • David Duchovny

    David DuchovnyClue Goer with Glasses

  • John de Lancie

    John de LancieHoward

  • Lilyan Chauvin

    Lilyan ChauvinArt Gallery Patron

  • Brendan HughesArguing Man

  • Delia Sheppard

    Delia Sheppard(uncredited)

  • Susan Lee Hoffman

    Susan Lee HoffmanKaren - Woman in Bar

  • Bianca Rossini

    Bianca RossiniBumped Woman

Director
Curtis Hanson
Writer
David Koepp
Music
Trevor Jones
Cinematography
Robert Elswit