Impact

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Impact

"He couldn't make it as a cop...So now he's switched sides."

1988

1h 26m

2.5(2 votes)

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Crime

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Thriller

Overview

New York City is in a panic caused by an insane murderer; Maria, a police officer is entrusted with the case; to do this, she pretends to be a prostitute. One night, she meets a possible suspect who holds her and her partner hostage.

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14 members

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Janine Denison

Detective Maria Napo

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Tony Caprari

Richie Ramos

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Wilson Dunster

Detective Frank Morgan

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Calman Zaidel

Johnny Napo

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Ramona Hurley

Linda Napo

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Kari Rose

Alana

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Jonathan Pienaar

Ronnie

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Bess Finney

Old Lady

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Patrick Lyster

Captain Simson

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Paul Sava

Young Dude

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Deon Stewardson

Drunk Driver

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Steed Taylor

Man 1

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Ashley Waldorf

Taxi Driver

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Adrienne Pearce

Hooker

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