The prolific and highly acclaimed actor is as versatile as they come.
However, the actor also has a whimsical side that doesn’t get enough credit.
What Is ‘A Shock to the System’ About?
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What’s the greatest Michael Caine movie?
Frustrated, he shoves the man, pushing him in front of a speeding subway car to his death.
No one is safe inA Shock to the System, and Caine revels in the latitude directorJan Eglesongives him.
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After Graham kills his boss, Bobby, he decideshe needs a catchphrasefor his diabolical acts.
extending his hand and fingers to emphasize the “Boo!”.
It definitely puts the “comedy” inA Shock to the System’s black comedy designation.
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Stella (Elizabeth McGovern) works in the same office, and the two quickly become a romantic item.
Still, they both know that she is not above Graham’s new bloodlust hobby.
There was no way she would testify against him now."
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or “won’t he?”
This dramatic narrative delves into themes of morality, ambition, and the human capacity for transformation.
A Shock to the Systemis currently available to stream on Peacock in the U.S.
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A Shock to the System (1990) explores the story of a man who undergoes profound personal and professional changes after experiencing a life-altering event, triggering unforeseen consequences. This dramatic narrative delves into themes of morality, ambition, and the human capacity for transformation.
