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Pacte avec un tueur

Titre original : Best Seller
  • 1987
  • 12
  • 1h 35min
NOTE IMDb
6,4/10
6,8 k
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James Woods and Brian Dennehy in Pacte avec un tueur (1987)
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.
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Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueAn ex-hit man wants a police detective/novelist to write his biography.An ex-hit man wants a police detective/novelist to write his biography.An ex-hit man wants a police detective/novelist to write his biography.

  • Réalisation
    • John Flynn
  • Scénario
    • Larry Cohen
  • Casting principal
    • James Woods
    • Brian Dennehy
    • Victoria Tennant
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  • NOTE IMDb
    6,4/10
    6,8 k
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    • Réalisation
      • John Flynn
    • Scénario
      • Larry Cohen
    • Casting principal
      • James Woods
      • Brian Dennehy
      • Victoria Tennant
    • 51avis d'utilisateurs
    • 44avis des critiques
  • Voir les informations de production sur IMDbPro
    • Récompenses
      • 2 nominations au total

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    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
    • Mrs. Foster
    Mary Carver
    Mary Carver
    • Cleve's Mother
    Sully Boyar
    Sully Boyar
    • Monks
    Kathleen Lloyd
    Kathleen Lloyd
    • Annie
    Charles Tyner
    Charles Tyner
    • Cleve's Father
    • (as Harold Tyner)
    E. Brian Dean
    • Taxi Driver
    Jeffrey Josephson
    • Pearlman
    Edward Blackoff
    • Thorn
    Branscombe Richmond
    Branscombe Richmond
    • Longshoreman #1
    J.P. Bumstead
    • Rothman
    William Bronder
    • Foley
    Jenny Gago
    Jenny Gago
    • Woman in Laundry
    • Réalisation
      • John Flynn
    • Scénario
      • Larry Cohen
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    Avis des utilisateurs51

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    christopherleebrick

    An unlikely buddy film that works.

    This is a thoroughly enjoyable B movie that came and went quickly from the big screen back in the late 80's. I happened to catch it then--and now own it in my movie collection.

    Woods plays Cleve, a brilliant and perhaps psychotic former hit-man, who wants Dennis, a cop turned author (Brian Dennehy), to write his story. He also wants to expose his former employers. Cleve ensures Dennis that the book will be a "Best Seller" and begins taking Dennis on a lurid tour of his former hits.

    Like most films, this doesn't transfer quite as well onto the small screen, but it is still well worth the viewing; (plus you get to hear James Woods warble a tune in French). Actually, Woods is way cool in this film, and delivers some of his most compelling work ever. Brian Dennehy pulls off the tough task of making the writer character equally interesting and compelling. An unlikely buddy film that has plenty of action, makes you care, and quite simply--works.
    7lost-in-limbo

    You got yourself a bestseller.

    What looks like a b-grade buddy film (there were plenty around this time and usually looking to be humorous), is far from it. Director John Flynn's 'Best Seller', which was written by Larry Cohen (who makes a crackerjack combination), is actually a stark, stinging and darkly witty and violent crime caper with an out-the-shadow concept. Novel writing (mainly the sharp exchanges and character inserts) and its zesty tempo couldn't be faulted. Even with its talky core, Flynn keeps it gustily hard-boiled and rancorous with its occasional action sequences and lean suspense. Knowing that it heavily relies on the performances to be successful, Flynn sets-up the film around the pairing of James Woods and Brian Denneby. Woods effortlessly vivid and unbalanced performance frighteningly commands attention and Denneby is sensationally rock-steady. The two worked off each other impeccably and build a sympathetic, but also conflicting edge that never feels forced. Cohen's biting script illustrates and develops quite a stimulating, random and unusual relationship between the two. While his usual social commentary (quite a familiar one) and plot devices playing second fiddle to the complex arrangement. The rest of the support cast don't quite have the same impression, but Paul Shenar and Victoria Tennant are good in their roles. The weak points would have to be that of Jay Ferguson's ugly sounding synthesiser score and a mishandled conclusion. A solidly rewarding crime thriller drilled home by two tremendous lead performances.
    Hey_Sweden

    Decent thriller with excellent star duo.

    Writer Larry Cohen concocts this interesting, entertaining movie that mainly hinges on the often antagonistic relationship between two strong personalities. Brian Dennehy stars as Dennis Meechum, a cop who also writes books based on true crime stories, who is approached by Cleve (James Woods), a professional hit-man for an unscrupulous businessman, David Madlock (Paul Shenar). The hit-man feels inadequately compensated for his years of service, and is now an incredibly disgruntled ex-employee, enough to approach the cop / author to propose writing a book that reveals all the ugly details of the businessman's rise to the top. Capably directed by action specialist John Flynn ("Rolling Thunder", "Lock Up", "Out for Justice"), "Best Seller" tells a pretty good story in slick enough fashion, with some effective moments of very nasty violence. It also has very strong subtext about portraying a dark side to capitalism and corporations, as well as Cleve's own very dark version of The American Dream. It's well paced, with some potent scenes that establish what kind of man Cleve is. Yet, for a man who most of the time comes off as pure scum, he has definite intelligence and a real presence, and in the end does have a redemptive quality; it's the kind of role meant for an actor of Woods's abilities, and he plays it for all it's worth. But Dennehy is equally his match as the dedicated cop both disgusted with and intrigued by his new associate. Appealing Allison Balson plays Dennis's daughter, although supporting players Shenar and Victoria Tennant ultimately end up with not that much to do, and Shenar's character is not what you'd call subtle. Other fine players in the movie include George Coe, Anne Pitoniak, Mary Carver, Sully Boyar, Kathleen Lloyd, and Charles Tyner, with a too brief, uncredited appearance by Seymour Cassel as one of the bodyguards. Reasonably engrossing, with an ending that at least isn't 100% predictable, although some viewers may not find it terribly satisfying. But the interplay between two experienced and reliable movie stars makes it all worthwhile. Seven out of 10.
    9moggy-4

    perfect casting of james woods and dennehy make it work

    I watched this because imdb users rated it well, and I wasn't disappointed. The casting of woods and brian dennehy is perfect which helps to make the story of an ex-hitman telling his story to cop-turned-author believable. Scenes at woods" boyhood home, and his parents also help; Woods" ex-hitman character is written and played as a real, multi-dimensional person, not as a stereotype.. The scene about the gift in the plane and his wanting to befriend dennehy, are quite touching.
    7AaronCapenBanner

    Little-Known Thriller.

    James Woods plays a hit man named Cleve, who contacts a successful true crime author & former cop Dennis Meechum(played by Brian Dennehy) who got his start after he was the sole survivor of a deadly holdup at the police evidence department years earlier. Cleve wants Dennis to write his life story, which he feels is most interesting, and as a way to get back at his former employer, a powerful corporation he helped build. Meechum is intrigued but also skeptical, so Cleve takes him on a tour of his past, both with his parents and also his "assignments". Dennis learns that Cleve has a deeper connection to him than he realizes, and that some powerful forces don't want this proposed book published...

    Little-seen thriller is quite well done, with fine acting by the leads, and efficient direction and story. Almost goes wrong toward the end with the expected violent finale, but is still exciting enough to compensate, with the well-plotted story unfolding most effectively.

    Worth catching on DVD.

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    • Anecdotes
      James Woods had just quit smoking prior to filming. When it came time to shoot the cigarette on the palm scene, Woods suggested he take an already lit cigarette off of a patron--that way he wouldn't have to light and smoke a cigarette.
    • Gaffes
      While the robbery at the beginning of the movie was set in 1972, the robbers are driving a 1975-1978 Ford Econoline van.
    • Citations

      Cleve: [as he menaces Roberta Gillian with a knife] Am I sympathetic? Will they like me? Please don't lie to me! Is it an important book?

    • Connexions
      Referenced in Saturday Night Live: James Woods/Don Henley (1989)

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    • How long is Best Seller?Alimenté par Alexa

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    • Date de sortie
      • 13 janvier 1988 (France)
    • Pays d’origine
      • États-Unis
      • Royaume-Uni
    • Langue
      • Anglais
    • Aussi connu sous le nom de
      • Palabras que matan
    • Lieux de tournage
      • Los Angeles City Hall - 200 North Spring Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, Californie, États-Unis(Interior and exterior shots. 1972 flashback robbery scenes- As Police Depository Building.)
    • Société de production
      • Hemdale
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    • Montant brut aux États-Unis et au Canada
      • 4 278 150 $US
    • Week-end de sortie aux États-Unis et au Canada
      • 905 399 $US
      • 27 sept. 1987
    • Montant brut mondial
      • 4 278 150 $US
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      1 heure 35 minutes
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      • Dolby Stereo
    • Rapport de forme
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