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Raw Deal

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When efforts to prosecute mob boss Luigi Patrovita are repeatedly derailed thanks to a mole in the FBI, the only choice is to bring in an outsider -- specifically, Mark Kaminsky, a disgraced agent who leaps at a chance for reinstatement. After FBI chief Shannon gives him his orders, Kaminsky fakes his death and reemerges as an ex-con named Brenner. Undercover and accountable to no one, the former Fed tears up the mob from the inside.
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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
1.5/4
This plot is so simple that perhaps the most amazing achievement of Raw Deal is its ability to screw it up. This movie didn't just happen to be a mess; the filmmakers had to work to make it so confusing. Go to Full Review Christian Jones Starburst 11/30/2022
3/5
... Despite the incongruity of Arnie [Schwarzenegger] attempting to fit in with the mob by slicking back his hair and wearing tailored suits, he actually makes Raw Deal watchable. Go to Full Review Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia 10/24/2022
Having said that, if you’re after a slice of throwaway ‘80s crime hoodoo, then you could do worse than Raw Deal. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 12/30/2020
3/4
...a must-watch for fans of the Austrian Oak. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 09/07/2020
5/10
The action scenes are frequent and frivolous, though none stand out as highlights of Schwarzenegger's oeuvre. Go to Full Review JoBlo JoBlo's Movie Network 08/25/2006
7/10
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Gregory S Nov 14 Well, the script was absolutely terrible. Not sure that they were going for as much humor as it had in it. See more Rene G May 31 Some people here need ticker glasses specially the movie writers and producers that make awful movies Because this movie is amazing and a real Action movie from the 80's See more thiago s @Thiagostone May 25 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom. See more Cork B Feb 13 A Raw Deal - for the audience! A rare miss for Arnold. Roughly, he has to go undercover to take down the mob. There are a billion movies like this, but the good ones require some significant acting skills - which Arnie does not have. He should probably stick to playing robots and warlords. Some of the supporting cast is ok, but alot of the movie doesn't make a lot of sense. What is with the love interest? Arnie's never gonna cheat on his harpy wife, right? ;) And some of the mob on mob fighting didn't make a lot of sense, or maybe I just didn't care. And at the end, the police chief guy is like 'you just did the best policing ever', and I am PRETTY sure that wasn't policing. that all said, Arnie's guns go boom! See more Fã d Feb 9 I can't believe this movie was released two years after Terminator. It seems to be much older, as if Arnold Swarznagger was very RAW in acting and could not really do it. Could it have been taped 10 years prior? Its bad. The acting is bad and in many shots Arnold has the posture of the Terminator. Is just a bad movie, no plot of interest, He tries to deliver the classic "Arnold" one catch phrase and be funny but it just doesn't work. Bad script, bad directing. No wonder I never heard about this one up to now! What is it? 40 years after? The story is Bang, bang, bang - lots of shooting, car chasing, noise, 80´s eletronic soundtrack with NOTHING to give. All the way predictable and not interesting for a bit. See more Tasos L 10/12/2024 A very good gangster flick, a little bit gloomy and dark. Arnie kicks asses like always. See more Read all reviews
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John Irvin

Director

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Mark Kaminsky

Kathryn Harrold

Monique

Sam Wanamaker

Luigi Patrovita

Paul Shenar

Paulo Rocca

Robert Davi

Max Keller

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Movie Info

Synopsis When efforts to prosecute mob boss Luigi Patrovita are repeatedly derailed thanks to a mole in the FBI, the only choice is to bring in an outsider -- specifically, Mark Kaminsky, a disgraced agent who leaps at a chance for reinstatement. After FBI chief Shannon gives him his orders, Kaminsky fakes his death and reemerges as an ex-con named Brenner. Undercover and accountable to no one, the former Fed tears up the mob from the inside.
Director
John Irvin
Producer
Martha De Laurentiis
Screenwriter
Gary DeVore, Norman Wexler
Production Co
De Laurentiis
Rating
R
Genre
Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 6, 1986, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 6, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$14.8M
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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