The January Man 1989
“Catching a serial killer takes a seriously twisted cop.”
What is The January Man?
Topic: Film "The January Man" (1989). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 13, 1989
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget
- $1
- Revenue
- $4
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Comedy
- Updated
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Topic: Film "The January Man" (1989).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: The January Man.
Year: 1989.
Characters: Nick Starkey, Frank Starkey.
Plot: Nick and Frank Starkey were policemen. A scandal forced Nick to leave the force. A serial killer has driven the police to take him back. The background includes Frank's wife, bribery, and corruption. Nick tries to uncover where the killer will strike next and must lay a trap without the police.
[1] TMDB: Title, Year 1989.
[2] IMDb: Cast/crew info mentioned, but no specific names provided in the snippet (just counts/categories).
[3] TMDB Cast/Crew: Synopsis repeated.
[4] Plex: General credit info.
[5] AllMovie: Mentions Pat O'Connor (but context is "Cast and Crew", doesn't explicitly say he
Should you watch it?
“An ex-cop is lured back to the force to stop a terrifying serial killer.”
- Directed by Pat O'Connor from a screenplay by John Patrick Shanley.
- Features a stellar cast including Kevin Kline and Harvey Keitel.
- Blends crime, mystery, thriller, and comedy elements over a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.
- It involves complex background webs of bribery, corruption, and a scandal that forced the protagonist off the force.
Watch it if you enjoy 1980s neo-noir thrillers involving serial killers and police corruption.
The film combines crime, mystery, thriller, and comedy tones with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.
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Where to stream The January Man?
Streaming availability options can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database and Plex.
Is The January Man worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of 1980s crime thrillers featuring a cast that includes Kevin Kline and Harvey Keitel.
What is the binge duration for The January Man?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What are the essential episodes of The January Man?
The January Man is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.
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