Synopsis
A secret extramarital fling between successful Los Angeles construction magnate Harry Mitchell and his stripper mistress Cini leads to three strangers blackmailing him for a six-figure sum, followed by burglary, theft, and Cini's murder.
Scores
Overall Score
43.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
37.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
42.5%
Review Aggregate
56.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 69% of 13 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, suspenseful, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
emotionalsuspensefulcharacter-drivenstylizedvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Scheider | 1986 | $460,000 | $1,317,000 | (est) |
| Ann-Margret | 1986 | $283,000 | $811,000 | (est) |
| Vanity | 1986 | $213,000 | $610,000 | (est) |
| John Glover | 1986 | $174,000 | $499,000 | (est) |
| Clarence Williams III | 1986 | $149,000 | $427,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score58.0
RT critic review count19
Rotten Tomatoes audience score48.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes7,775
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1986 | $5,186,646 | $14,845,354 |
| International | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1986 | $5,186,646 | $14,845,354 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1986 | $2,593,323 | $7,422,677 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1986 | $9,324,000 | $26,687,397 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1986 | $4,004,000 | $11,460,354 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1986 | $1,244,795 | $3,562,885 |
| Total Revenues | 1986 | $17,166,118 | $49,133,313 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1986 | $8,000,000 | $22,897,809 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1986 | $2,030,000 (est) | $5,810,319 (est) |
| Participations | 1986 | $687,000 | $1,966,349 |
| Residuals ? | 1986 | $1,037,000 | $2,968,129 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1986 | $1,600,000 | $4,579,562 |
| Total Expenses | 1986 | $13,354,000 | $38,222,168 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1986 | $3,812,118 | $10,911,144 |
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