Catching a serial killer takes a seriously twisted cop.
Nick and Frank Starkey were both policemen. A scandal forced Nick to leave the force, now a serial killer has driven the police to take him back. A web that includes Frank's wife, bribery, and corruption all are in the background as Nick tries to uncover the secret of where the killer will strike next, and finally must lay a trap without the police.
The January Man (1989) is a crime, mystery, thriller and comedy film directed by Pat O'Connor, released on January 13, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Kevin Kline, Susan Sarandon, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Harvey Keitel. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 182 ratings.
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Kevin Kline
as Nick Starkey
Susan Sarandon
as Christine Starkey
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
as Bernadette Flynn
Harvey Keitel
as Police Commissioner Frank Starkey
Danny Aiello
as Captain Vincent Alcoa
Rod Steiger
as Mayor Eamon Flynn
Alan Rickman
as Ed
Faye Grant
as Alison Hawkins
Kenneth Welsh
as Roger Culver
Jayne Haynes
as Alma
Brian Tarantina
as Cone
Bruce MacVittie
as Rip
Directed by Pat O'Connor, written by John Patrick Shanley, produced by Norman Jewison and Ezra Swerdlow.
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 182 ratings.
The January Man initially feels like a thriller, opening with a woman being strangled to death, which segues to the mayor of New York City discussing the murder, the eleventh in as many months committed by a serial killer who uses a blue tape to suffocate his victims, with the police commissioner. That the mayor and the commissioner are played respectively by Rod Steiger and Harvet Keitel only stresses the gravity…
Reviewed on September 5, 2022
This is one of those rare films about a serial killer that isn't so much about the killer himself as it is how the law enforcement officer tracks him down and arrests him. And that perspective is always welcome, especially here because it took the gambit of really not focusing on the killer at all. It was a bit like Manhunter in its approach. And the fact that an actor with great comedic timing was cast as the lead…
Reviewed on January 14, 2023
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The January Man (1989) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The January Man (1989) includes Kevin Kline, Susan Sarandon, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Harvey Keitel and Danny Aiello. The film was directed by Pat O'Connor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The January Man was released on January 13, 1989 and runs for 1h 37m.
The January Man (1989) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 182 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.
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