---
title: "Persons Unknown"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/persons-unknown-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 52215
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Persons Unknown (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/persons-unknown-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Persons Unknown is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Thriller, Action. Produced and broadcast by Spectacor Films, Promark Entertainment Group. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A security expert falls for a thief after a setup turns dangerous."

### Why Watch
- fast-paced criminal plot
- high-stakes danger

### Caveats & Content Note
- predictable romantic subplot
- morally complex characters
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action violence and adult themes suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thriller, action, suspense, crime

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: George Hickenlooper
- **Networks / Studios**: Spectacor Films, Promark Entertainment Group

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the profession of the main character Jim Holland?
Jim Holland is a former cop who works as a security expert.

### Q: How does Jim meet Amanda?
Jim meets Amanda after getting in her way while roller-blading, which leads to a one night stand.

### Q: What is Amanda and her sister Molly's motivation?
Amanda and her sister Molly plan the encounter to obtain security codes from Jim.

### Q: Who gets involved in the robbery orchestrated by the sisters?
The sisters and their cohorts rob Jim's client and stash the loot.

### Q: Who are Jim's clients that he ultimately has to protect the sisters from?
Jim's clients turn out to be drug dealers, forcing him to risk his life.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Persons Unknown — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/52215)

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