Best Seller(1987)
Writing A Book Is Easy. Writing A Best Seller Is Murder.
Best Seller Synopsis
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.
Best Seller (1987) is a action, crime, drama and thriller film directed by John Flynn, released on September 25, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars James Woods, Brian Dennehy, Victoria Tennant and Allison Balson. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 152 ratings.
- Director:
- John Flynn
- Writers:
- Larry Cohen
- Producers:
- Carter DeHaven
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Murphy
- Composer:
- Jay Ferguson
- Production:
- Orion Pictures, Hemdale
- Revenue:
- $4,278,150
- Status:
- Released
Best Seller (1987) Trailer
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Best Seller Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Woods
as Cleve
Brian Dennehy
as Dennis Meechum
Victoria Tennant
as Roberta Gillian
Allison Balson
as Holly Meechum
Paul Shenar
as David Madlock
George Coe
as Graham
Anne Pitoniak
as Mrs. Foster
Mary Carver
as Cleve's mother
Kathleen Lloyd
as Annie
Sully Boyar
as Monks
Charles Tyner
as Harold, Cleve's father
- E. Brian Dean
E. Brian Dean
as Taxi Driver
Key crew
Directed by John Flynn, written by Larry Cohen, produced by Carter DeHaven.
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Best Seller Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 152 ratings.
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Best Seller – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Best Seller online?
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Best Seller (1987) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Best Seller?
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The main cast of Best Seller (1987) includes James Woods, Brian Dennehy, Victoria Tennant, Allison Balson and Paul Shenar. The film was directed by John Flynn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Best Seller released?
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Best Seller was released on September 25, 1987 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Best Seller worth watching?
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Best Seller (1987) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 152 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Best Seller?
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Yes. The official Best Seller trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.