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A Shock to the System (1990) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
A Shock to the System at a Glance
A Shock to the System is a 1990 crime and comedy film helmed by Jan Egleson, featuring Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern and Peter Riegert. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and was released on March 23, 1990. A Shock to the System has a TMDB rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 153 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
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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Michael Caine
Graham Marshall
Elizabeth McGovern
Stella Anderson
Peter Riegert
Robert Benham
Swoosie Kurtz
Leslie Marshall
Will Patton
Lieutenant Laker
Jenny Wright
Melanie O'Conner
John McMartin
George Brewster
Barbara Baxley
Lillian
Haviland Morris
Tara Liston
Philip Moon
Henry Park
Kent Broadhurst
Executive #1
Zach Grenier
Executive #2
Frequently Asked Questions About A Shock to the System
What is the release date of A Shock to the System?
A Shock to the System was released on March 23, 1990.
How long is A Shock to the System?
A Shock to the System runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Who is in the cast of A Shock to the System?
A Shock to the System stars Michael Caine as Graham Marshall, Elizabeth McGovern as Stella Anderson, Peter Riegert as Robert Benham and Swoosie Kurtz as Leslie Marshall. The cast also includes Will Patton, Jenny Wright, John McMartin and Barbara Baxley.
Who directed A Shock to the System?
A Shock to the System was directed by Jan Egleson. The screenplay is credited to Andrew Klavan.
What kind of movie is A Shock to the System?
A Shock to the System is listed on TMDB as a mix of crime and comedy.
What is A Shock to the System rated?
A Shock to the System is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.5/10 from 153 votes.
Where can I watch the A Shock to the System trailer?
You can watch the official trailer for A Shock to the System, "A Shock To The System (1990) - Official Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked A Shock to the System?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside A Shock to the System include Phone Booth (2003), The Woman in the Window (2021), The Killer (2023), Q & A (1990) and Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer (2025).
Can I stream the full movie of A Shock to the System on 123Movies?
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