A Show of Force(1990)
Reporter Kate Melendez is onto the biggest story of her life. If she lives to tell it.
A Show of Force Synopsis
In this thriller, television reporter Kate Ryan de Meléndez investigates the death of two radical Puerto Rican activists, whom she begins to believe may have been framed and murdered by undercover American agents.
A Show of Force (1990) is a crime, mystery and thriller film directed by Bruno Barreto, released on May 11, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Amy Irving, Andy Garcia, Lou Diamond Phillips and Robert Duvall. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruno Barreto
- Writers:
- Anne Nelson, Evan Jones, John Strong
- Producers:
- John Strong
- Cinematographer:
- James Glennon
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Orange Sky Golden Harvest, John Strong Company
- Status:
- Released
A Show of Force Cast & Crew
Main cast
Amy Irving
as Kate Melendez
Andy Garcia
as Luis Angel Mora
Lou Diamond Phillips
as Jesus Fuentes
Robert Duvall
as Howard
Kevin Spacey
as Frank Curtin
Erik Estrada
as Machado
Juan Fernández
as Captain Correa
Lupe Ontiveros
as Pepita
León Singer
as Julio Dominguez
Priscilla Pointer
as Alice Ryan
Hattie Winston
as Foster
Joseph Campanella
as Walker Ryan
Key crew
Directed by Bruno Barreto, written by Anne Nelson, Evan Jones and John Strong, produced by John Strong.
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A Show of Force Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 13 ratings.
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A Show of Force – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Show of Force online?
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A Show of Force (1990) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Show of Force?
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The main cast of A Show of Force (1990) includes Amy Irving, Andy Garcia, Lou Diamond Phillips, Robert Duvall and Kevin Spacey. The film was directed by Bruno Barreto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Show of Force released?
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A Show of Force was released on May 11, 1990 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is A Show of Force worth watching?
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A Show of Force (1990) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.