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Original title: Murphy's Law

1986 Movie United States Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Science Fiction, Crime 96 min FSK 18

By: J. Lee Thompson With: John Rhys-Davies, Melody Anderson, James Luisi, Richard Romanus, Frank Bove

Charles Bronson plays Jack Murphy a veteran police detective who is framed for the murder of his ex-wife. Although taken into custody, Murphy escapes from the police station handcuffed to a foul-mouthed car thief. Pursued by the police, Murphy must find the real killer before it is too late.

Filmium rating

59%

Mood

Adventurous

Comedic

Dark

Humorous

Light

Lighthearted

Serious

Thrilling

Violent

Cast & Crew

J. Lee Thompson

Norman Aladjem

Gail Morgan Hickman

Robert Gosnell

Jeffrey M. Rosenbaum

Daniel D. Halleck

Will Sampson

Mario Arévalo

Bill Henderson

Wheeler Henderson

Branscombe Richmond

Carrie Snodgress

Robert Wall

Christopher Stanley

Chuck Norris

Don Brodie

Janet Rotblatt

Dennis Hayden

Hans Howes

David Hayman

Robert F. Lyons

Nancie Clark

Leigh Lombardi

Sonny Landham

Clifford A. Pellow

Melody Anderson

Greg Finley

Shawn McBurney

Bert Williams

John Rhys-Davies

Paul McCauley

James Luisi

Richard Hochberg

Mischa Hausserman

Miguel Ángel Fuentes

Lisa Vice

Kathleen Wilhoite

John F. McCarthy

John Hawker

Álvaro Carcaño

Graham Timbes

Joseph Roman

Randall Carver

Jerome Thor

David K. Johnston

Louis Gossett Jr.

Richard Lee-Sung

Richard Romanus

Frank Bove

Gerald Berns

Angel Tompkins

Frank Annese

Janet MacLachlan

Cal Haynes

Linda Harwood

John Hazelwood

José Escandón

Robert Axelrod

Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez

Lawrence Tierney

Charles A. Nero

Tony Montero

Ian Abercrombie

Chris DeRose

Charles Bronson

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Action Sequences

Cinematic

Dramatic Lighting

Handheld

Handheld Camera

Moody Lighting

On-Location Shooting

Practical Effects

Traditional Camera Work

Urban Cinematography

Film Movements

Neo-Noir

Narrative Structure

Adventure Quest

Buddy Film

Crime Thriller

Linear

Pace

Action-Packed

Brisk

Dynamic

Engaging

Fast-Paced

Urgent

Runtime

80S Runtime

Soundtrack

Action Score

Urban Music

Urban Soundtrack

Style

Action

Action Thriller

Action-Adventure

Comedic

Comedy

Crime

Gritty

Neo-Noir

Practical Effects

Time-Period

1980S

Central Conflict

Battle With Villain

Corruption

False Accusation

Finding The Real Killer

Framed

Framed For Murder

Innocence

Mob Vengeance

Murder Investigation

Mystical Artifacts

Redemption

Search For Gold

Characters

Alcoholic Detective

Antagonist The Coyote

Detective

Ex-Convict

Mob Boss

Native Legends

Petty Thief

Treasure Hunters

Ending

Ambiguous Resolution

Bittersweet

Death Of Antagonist

Happy Ending

Revenge Achieved

Tragic Death

Treasure Recovered

Violent Confrontation

Historical Context

1980S Adventure Films

1980S Crime Films

Key Plot Points

Confrontation With Killer

Detective Escapes Jail

El Coyote'S Sacrifice

Escape From Jail

Kidnapping

Rescue Mission

Temple Confrontation

Treasure Map Discovery

Plot

Adventure In Central America

Aztec Mythology

Betrayal

Comedic Conflict

Cop Framed For Murder

Corruption

Police Detective

Revenge

Supernatural Elements

Survival

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunting

Urban Crime

Setting

Ancient Temple

Crime-Ridden

Jungle

Los Angeles

Mexican Jungle

Mexico

Native American Reservation

Urban

Urban Environment

Shooting Location

Los Angeles

Mexico

Urban Cityscape

Urban Settings

Theme

Adventure

Adventure Spirit

Betrayal

Corruption

Friendship

Humor In Danger

Justice

Redemption

Revenge

Supernatural

Survival

Genre

Action

Action-Adventure

Adventure

Comedy

Neo-Noir

Thriller

Treasure Hunt

Audiences

Action Enthusiasts

Action Fans

Action-Adventure Fans

Adults

Adventure Enthusiasts

Chuck Norris Fans

Comedy Lovers

Crime Thriller Fans

Families

Thriller Fans

Titles

Firewalker

Murphy'S Law

Box Office Success

$10 Million

Moderate Earnings

Critical Reception

Critic Reviews

Criticized For Plot

Derivative

Mixed

Negative Reviews

Poor Humor

Violent

Popularity

Cult Film

Cult Following

Entertaining For Fans Of Light Adventure

Ratings

37 Out Of 100 Metacritic

8% Rotten Tomatoes

Low Ratings

Reception

Audience Reception

Box Office Disappointment

Critical Response

Cult Following

Derivative

Entertaining

Mixed Reception

Mixed Reviews

Violent

Production Countries

Mexico

United States

Release Year

1986

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