Cover-Up

Cover-Up

1991 "If the lies don't kill you – the truth will."
Cover-Up
Cover-Up

Cover-Up

4.4 | 1h30m | R | en | Drama

Mike Anderson, a tough American reporter on a dangerous foreign assignment, finds his own life in jeopardy when he uncovers a deadly labyrinth of political intrigue that threatens the lives of thousands. Dispatched to investigate a mysterious and fatal attack on an overseas US naval base, Anderson, a leading investigative journalist and ex-US marine, finds himself back on familiar ground. Instinct makes him question the official CIA explanation that cites an unknown terrorist group called Black October. Alone, and armed only with his combat training and determination to uncover the truth, he sets out to expose a complex and dangerous political web.

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4.4 | 1h30m | R | en | Drama , Action , Thriller | More Info
Released: September. 11,1991 | Released Producted By: Capitol Films , Electra Films Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:
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Mike Anderson, a tough American reporter on a dangerous foreign assignment, finds his own life in jeopardy when he uncovers a deadly labyrinth of political intrigue that threatens the lives of thousands. Dispatched to investigate a mysterious and fatal attack on an overseas US naval base, Anderson, a leading investigative journalist and ex-US marine, finds himself back on familiar ground. Instinct makes him question the official CIA explanation that cites an unknown terrorist group called Black October. Alone, and armed only with his combat training and determination to uncover the truth, he sets out to expose a complex and dangerous political web.

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Cast

Dolph Lundgren , Louis Gossett Jr. , John Finn

Director

Ariel Roshko

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Capitol Films , Electra Films

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brandonleeeberhart Here we have the film Lethal Weapon except it is not that film, but similar.In this filmed story about humans, Dolph plays a guy who has a friend and they both watch people fall on horizontal bullets.Thus we can surmise that Dolph can bend space and bullets to his will Lo and Behold I said this years ago and no one believed me so guess what Mrs. Wisowski? (my 9th grade Engrish teacher) BOOM I win and your life is pointless.Pointless. Like a triangle.Johnny Five/5
ma-cortes Mike Anderson (hunky Dolph Lundgren) is a known American reporter dispatched to investigate a mysterious and fatal attack on an overseas US naval base, Anderson, a leading investigative journalist and ex-US marine, finds himself back on familiar ground. Instinct makes him question the official CIA explanation told by CIA chief Jackson (Oscarized secondary Louis Gosset Jr) that cites an unknown terrorist group called Black October (Black September-alike) . Terrorist attacks on US military based in Israel are just the smokescreen for a great threat . Alone, and armed only with his combat training and determination to uncover the truth, the journalist attempts to find out a risked political web . Renewing a fiery affair with his ex-Iover Susan Clifford (Lisa Berkley , in her first and last film), now the US Embassy press attachee, he soon finds himself taking on an old adversary . And when his former marine colleague Colonel John Cooper (John Finn of Cold case) suffers a terrorist attack after a secret rendezvous with him, Mike realises he holds the pieces to a deadly plot . If the lies don'd kill you , the truth will will ¡ .This exciting though below-par Actioner packs suspense , car chases , thrills , noisy action , political intrigue and violence . Boring pace with its ups and downs ; stands out only for ending scenes when takes place the attempt terrorist in 11th station , ¨Via Crucis¨ and Holy Tomb . Picture reveals an alarmingly realist insight into US-Middle Eastern politics and terrorism since the 2000s, dealing with a al-Qaeda-esque terrorist organization and the conspiracy theories that some believe the US government is using the Middle East as a cover-up . The highlights of the movie result to be the battles to save the lives of thousands of innocent people, in a desperate attempt to prevent a deadly plan to create an international disaster of catastrophic proportions , as in a race against time Lundgren confronts a terrorist scheme in the God Friday climax , including hokey religious symbolism . The scene where Dolph Lundgren's character runs through the mass of people during the Easter celebration was shot during an actual enactment by pilgrims of the twelve stations of Christ. Hidden cameras were used to get the footage, and a pair of incognito Israeli National Squad paratroopers followed Lundgren for his protection. None the less pilgrims and tourists thought his fake blood was an actual wound, and "real" soldiers pointed M16 guns at Lundgren and got him down on the ground as they had not been well informed of the film production .Regular acting by Dolph Lundgren as a two-fisted American journalist on a dangerous foreign assignment, finds his own life in jeopardy when he uncovers a deadly labyrinth of political intrigue , better is Lous Gosset Jr as CIA boss Lou Jackson. William Tannen, who had written the script and was in the final stages of preparation in Israel to begin shooting in one week, was replaced because the lead actor decided that the script he signed on to do was no longer viable and that he began to do a major rewrite ; Tannen actually said the word "No" and was excused by the Israeli producer, a former prop man. The picture failed at box office and released theatrically worldwide except in the United States and United Kingdom . The movie was incidentally produced before the Gulf War started . In France, the distributor delayed the release by six months because of the conflict . The motion picture was middlingly directed by Manny Coto ; writer William Tannen was to direct the film, director Manny Coto got hired only one or two weeks before principal photography . Manny is a notorious producer , writer an occasionally director as TV as cinema , such as ¨Zenon¨, ¨Star Kid¨, ¨Dr Giggles¨, ¨Red Schizo¨and this ¨Cover up¨
alun-rundle The problem with Dolph is that he can act a bit. He's no Top class actor, it's fair to say, but he's not the worst either. This was the first film where he seemed to want to prove he can act and he does it quite well. A pity he is typecast as an 'action' hero. He'd still do quite well in a big role in a major film. Possibly not the lead but a supporting role.The film is also a little disturbing in how it shows now as some of the events depicted in the film have, seemingly, come to pass. Not in the way the film portrays them, true, but the effects globally have been largely the same.
callanvass This was a great Lundgren film, however i did not care for the abrupt ending at all. There were a couple twists that shocked the hell out of me, and didn't see coming what so ever, however it ended too quickly, and it seemed, that they were rushing things the last little bit. All the characters were great, and Lundgren , and Louis Gossett Jr. are absolutely fantastic in it, and i cared for both there characters. The Directing is very good. Manny Coto, does a very good job here, creating suspense, lots of action, good camera angles, and he kept the film at a fast pace!, solid job. Thereis a bit of blood. We get some very bloody gunshot wounds, a couple stabbings with swords, and a impaling. The Acting is excellent!. Dolph Lundgren is AMAZING as always, and this is one of his best performances. He is very believable,really likable, and kicked that ass!, and his chemistry with Lisa Berkely was good. Louis Gossett Jr. is great in this, when on screen, he is a very good actor , and it was good to see him again!. Lisa Berkely was hot, and did her job pretty well, and her chemistry with Lundgren was good. John Finn is also very good here (that's all i'm gonna say). Overall I highly recommend, this film! ***1/2 out of 5