Flashpoint(1984)
They drink together. Work together. Party together. They live for trouble. Now they've uncovered a secret and their troubles are just beginning.
Flashpoint Synopsis
Two Texas border guards find a jeep buried in the desert, with a skeleton, a scoped rifle, and a box with $800,000 in cash. Before they decide whether to keep the money or report it, they privately investigate the clues and unravel a decades old mystery.
Flashpoint (1984) is a crime, thriller and western film directed by William Tannen, released on April 19, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Kris Kristofferson, Treat Williams, Rip Torn and Kevin Conway. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- William Tannen
- Writers:
- Dennis Shryack, Michael Butler, George La Fountaine Sr.
- Producers:
- Skip Short
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Moss
- Composer:
- Christopher Franke
- Production:
- Silver Screen Partners, HBO Films
- Status:
- Released
Flashpoint (1984) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Flashpoint before you stream it.
Flashpoint Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kris Kristofferson
as Bobby Logan
Treat Williams
as Ernie Wyatt
Rip Torn
as Sheriff Wells
Kevin Conway
as Brook
Kurtwood Smith
as Carson
Miguel Ferrer
as Roget
Jean Smart
as Doris
Guy Boyd
as Lambasino
Mark Slade
as Hawthorne
Roberts Blossom
as Amarillo
Tess Harper
as Ellen
Terry Alexander
as Peterson
Key crew
Directed by William Tannen, written by Dennis Shryack, Michael Butler and George La Fountaine Sr., produced by Skip Short.
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Flashpoint Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 59 ratings.
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Flashpoint – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Flashpoint online?
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Flashpoint (1984) is available to stream on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Flashpoint?
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The main cast of Flashpoint (1984) includes Kris Kristofferson, Treat Williams, Rip Torn, Kevin Conway and Kurtwood Smith. The film was directed by William Tannen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Flashpoint released?
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Flashpoint was released on April 19, 1984 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Flashpoint worth watching?
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Flashpoint (1984) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Flashpoint?
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Yes. The official Flashpoint trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.