CinemaOSMovie · 1987 · 1h 35m · R
Best Seller

Writing A Book Is Easy. Writing A Best Seller Is Murder.

60%(156)IMDbActionCrimeDramaThriller

Hit man Cleve approaches writer/cop Dennis about a story for his next book: How Cleve made a living, working for one of the most powerful politicians in the country. To get the story right, they travel around the country to gather statements and evidence, while strong forces use any means they can to keep the story untold.

Directed byJohn Flynn

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
EN
Released
September 25, 1987
Revenue
$4,278,150
Studios
Orion PicturesHemdale

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Best Seller [Original Theatrical Trailer]

Best Seller [Original Theatrical Trailer]

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
James Woods

James Woods

Cleve

Brian Dennehy

Brian Dennehy

Dennis Meechum

Victoria Tennant

Victoria Tennant

Roberta Gillian

Allison Balson

Allison Balson

Holly Meechum

Paul Shenar

Paul Shenar

David Madlock

George Coe

George Coe

Graham

Anne Pitoniak

Anne Pitoniak

Mrs. Foster

Mary Carver

Mary Carver

Cleve's mother

Kathleen Lloyd

Kathleen Lloyd

Annie

Sully Boyar

Sully Boyar

Monks

Creative team
Directed by
John Flynn
John Flynn
Written by
Larry Cohen
Larry Cohen
Produced by
Carter DeHaven

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