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The January Man (1989)

R · 1989-01-13 · 1h 37m · EN
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Catching a serial killer takes a seriously twisted cop.

Nick and Frank Starkey were both policemen. A scandal forced Nick to leave the force, now a serial killer has driven the police to take him back. A web that includes Frank's wife, bribery, and corruption all are in the background as Nick tries to uncover the secret of where the killer will strike next, and finally must lay a trap without the police.

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Pat O'ConnorDirectorJohn Patrick ShanleyWriter

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Kevin KlineKevin KlineNick StarkeySusan SarandonSusan SarandonChristine StarkeyMary Elizabeth MastrantonioMary Elizabeth MastrantonioBernadette FlynnHarvey KeitelHarvey KeitelPolice Commissioner Frank StarkeyDanny AielloDanny AielloCaptain Vincent AlcoaRod SteigerRod SteigerMayor Eamon FlynnAlan RickmanAlan RickmanEdFaye GrantFaye GrantAlison HawkinsKenneth WelshKenneth WelshRoger CulverJayne HaynesJayne HaynesAlmaBrian TarantinaBrian TarantinaConeBruce MacVittieBruce MacVittieRip

Keywords

Serial killerPoliceNeo-noir

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Thriller · CrimeTheme affinitySerial Killer · Police · Neo NoirNarrative complexityMysteryVisual styleNeo NoirDialogue densityComedyDirector preference172160

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What is The January Man about?

Nick and Frank Starkey were both policemen. A scandal forced Nick to leave the force, now a serial killer has driven the police to take him back. A web that includes Frank's wife, bribery, and corruption all are in the background as Nick tries to uncover the secret of where the killer will strike next, and finally must lay a trap without the police.

How long is The January Man?

The January Man has a runtime of 97 minutes.

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