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Bad Influence

Bad Influence
★ 6.0/10•1990•1h 39m•R•Thriller•Crime

When fantasy becomes a fatal distraction.

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.

Curtis Hanson · Director

David Koepp · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageEN
Release DateMar 9, 1990
Budget$7,000,000
Revenue$12,626,043

Actors

James Spader

James Spader

Michael Boll

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

Alex

Lisa Zane

Lisa Zane

Claire

Marcia Cross

Marcia Cross

Ruth Fielding

Rosalyn Landor

Rosalyn Landor

Britt

Kathleen Wilhoite

Kathleen Wilhoite

Leslie

Tony Maggio

Patterson

Palmer Lee Todd

Naked Woman

Jeff Kaake

Jeff Kaake

Willie

Christian Clemenson

Christian Clemenson

Pismo Boll

Grand L. Bush

Grand L. Bush

Club Bartender

David Duchovny

David Duchovny

Clue Goer with Glasses

John de Lancie

John de Lancie

Howard

Lilyan Chauvin

Lilyan Chauvin

Art Gallery Patron

Brendan Hughes

Arguing Man

Delia Sheppard

Delia Sheppard

(uncredited)

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