A Shock to the System

Where to Watch A Shock to the System (1990) (Legally)

Climbing the corporate ladder can be murder.
Mar 23, 1990 US 91 min 15
6.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
144 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1990), without spoilers.

Expect a Crime, Comedy blend, with a runtime close to 91 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.5/10 from about 144 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

new york city, based on novel or book, sailing, lighter, murder, electrocution, advertising executive, advertising agency, madison avenue, corporate ladder

Official trailer

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Plot

When experienced advertising executive Graham Marshall loses out on a promotion to a young man, he goes down in a path of vengeance.

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Main cast

Michael Caine
as Graham Marshall
Elizabeth McGovern
as Stella Anderson
Peter Riegert
as Robert Benham
Swoosie Kurtz
as Leslie Marshall
Will Patton
as Lt. Laker
Jenny Wright
as Melanie O'Conner
John McMartin
as George Brewster
Barbara Baxley
as Lillian
Haviland Morris
as Tara Liston
Philip Moon
as Henry Park