Raw Deal

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Raw Deal

R

Released Jun 6, 1986

1h 45m

Action

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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When efforts to prosecute mob boss Luigi Patrovita (Sam Wanamaker) are repeatedly derailed thanks to a mole in the FBI, the only choice is to bring in an outsider -- specifically, Mark Kaminsky (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a disgraced agent who leaps at a chance for reinstatement. After FBI chief Shannon (Darren McGavin) 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

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.

Rated: 1.5/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Christian Jones

Starburst

... 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.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 30, 2022

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Rob Aldam

Backseat Mafia

Having said that, if you’re after a slice of throwaway ‘80s crime hoodoo, then you could do worse than Raw Deal.

Oct 24, 2022

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a must-watch for fans of the Austrian Oak.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 30, 2020

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The action scenes are frequent and frivolous, though none stand out as highlights of Schwarzenegger's oeuvre.

Rated: 5/10

Sep 7, 2020

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JoBlo

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Rated: 7/10

Aug 25, 2006

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Tasos L

A very good gangster flick, a little bit gloomy and dark. Arnie kicks asses like always.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/12/24

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Gorptholemew T

🍀 5.2/10 What was the deal?. Arnie raw dogging it with raw deal pew pew pew i like musclely pew pew movies. I think it’s a tad bit overheated, even if the movie is pretty stupid, it still has a lot of entertainment value and good old 80s action to at least make for a fun enough watch.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/25/24

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Jelisije J

A straight forward Arnold Schwarzenegger action film where he plays a cop going undercover whose goal is to taking down the mob.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/17/24

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Howard H

Surprisingly fun film. 80s cop genre is its own entity and this definitely deserves to be within some of the better ones category.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/25/24

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Chris J

What's the P stand for?

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/04/24

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Llia O

From the start there is a chase, rushed love, excused exit, and quickly skips the viewer into the undercover aspect. Schwarzenegger is charming, and lean with his dialogue. The movie could have played up any number of relationships or friendships, to give higher stakes beyond the main character and old buddy. However, all failed to create a lasting impact. So win or lose, the stakes really felt emotionally indifferent. There certainly was potential. Probably why I keep watching it. Hoping to see some unappreciated aspect lurking within a raw deal.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/04/23

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Synopsis

When efforts to prosecute mob boss Luigi Patrovita (Sam Wanamaker) are repeatedly derailed thanks to a mole in the FBI, the only choice is to bring in an outsider -- specifically, Mark Kaminsky (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a disgraced agent who leaps at a chance for reinstatement. After FBI chief Shannon (Darren McGavin) 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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