Persons Unknown(1996)
Persons Unknown Synopsis
When former cop and current security expert Jim Holland has a one night stand with Amanda after getting in her way roller-blading. That introduction turns out to be a well thought out plan by Amanda and her sister Molly, to obtain security codes. The girls and their cohorts rob his client and stash the loot. All the while, detective Jim has been following them and he grabs the money for himself. Then his conscience gets the best of him and he falls in love with Molly. His client turns out to be drug dealers and he's forced to risk his life to protect Molly and Amanda.
Persons Unknown (1996) is a thriller and action film directed by George Hickenlooper, released on December 27, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Joe Mantegna, Kelly Lynch, Naomi Watts and J.T. Walsh. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- George Hickenlooper
- Writers:
- Craig Smith
- Producers:
- David Lancaster
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Crudo
- Production:
- Spectacor Films, Promark Entertainment Group
- Status:
- Released
Persons Unknown (1996) Trailer
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Persons Unknown Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joe Mantegna
as Jim Holland
Kelly Lynch
as Amanda
Naomi Watts
as Molly
J.T. Walsh
as Cake
Xander Berkeley
as Tosh
Jon Favreau
as Terry
Channon Roe
as Lewis
Christian J. Meoli
as Prancer (as Christian Meoli)
Sonny Carl Davis
as Jimmy
Antoni Corone
as Vixen
Jimmy Ortega
as Comet (as Jim Ortega)
Michael Nicolosi
as Blitzen
Key crew
Directed by George Hickenlooper, written by Craig Smith, produced by David Lancaster.
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Persons Unknown Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 15 ratings.
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Persons Unknown – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Persons Unknown?
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The main cast of Persons Unknown (1996) includes Joe Mantegna, Kelly Lynch, Naomi Watts, J.T. Walsh and Xander Berkeley. The film was directed by George Hickenlooper. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Persons Unknown released?
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Persons Unknown was released on December 27, 1996 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Persons Unknown worth watching?
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Persons Unknown (1996) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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