Mark Kaminsky was fired from the FBI for roughing up a suspect. He eventually became the Sheriff of a small town in North Carolina. FBI Director Harry Shannon, whose son was killed by a gangster named Patrovina, began a personal vendetta against Kaminsky and promised to kill Patrovina if he was taken down. He will be reinstated to the FBI. To achieve this goal, he must go undercover and join Patrovina’s gang.
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Film actors:
- Mark Kaminsky/Joseph P. Brenner: Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Monique: Katherine Harrold
- Luigi Patrovita as Sam Wanamaker
- Paul Rocca as Paul Chenard
- Max Keller: Robert Davi
- Baker: Ed Lauter
- Chief Harry Shannon: Darren McGavin
- Marvin Baxter as Joe Regalbuto
- Marcelino: Mordecai Rauner
- Martin Lamansky as Steven Hill
- Amy Kaminsky as Blanche Baker
- Lamansky’s daughter: Louise Robey
- Dangerous Man: Victor Argo
- Killer #1: George P. Wilbur
- Killer #2: Denver Mattson
- Tragedian: John Malloy
- Washington’s 2nd Sergeant Major: Lorenzo Clemons
- Dingo: Dick Duroc
- Spike: Frank Ferrara
- Jesus: Thomas Rosales Jr.
- Carson: Jack Hallett
- Man in Tuxedo: Leon Rippy
- Rice: Jay Butler
- Fake State Trooper: Norman Max Maxwell
- Rudy: Tony DiBenedetto
- Metzger: Tom Hull
- Saleswoman: Mary Cannon
- Patrovita Mob: Gary Houston
- Patrovita Mob: Greg Noonan
- Blair Shannon as Steve Holt
- Shannon’s agent: Cedric Guthrie
- Elevator Operator: Brooks Gardner
- Kinks Cashier: Pat Miller
- Stickman: Jerry Hewitt
- Byron: James Eric
- Captain: Ralph Foddy
- Bomb Squad Officer: Howard Elfman
- Cavalry (double): John Hartley
- Brenner (double): Joel Kramer
- Bodyguard #1: Jeff Ramsey
- Bodyguard #2: Bill McIntosh
- Bodyguard #3: Ted Grossman
- Drunk Player: Kent Hayes
- Rudy (Doubles): Greg Walker
- Tony’s bodyguard: Clifford Happy
- Patrovetta’s bodyguard: Michael Adams
- Patrovetta’s stand-in: Dean Smith
- Wagon driver: Alex Ross
- Center nurse: Socorro Santiago
- Baker’s partner: Richard McGough
- Jogger: Sharon Rice
- Watch the Gang: R. Pickett Bugg
- News Anchor: John Clark
- Performer: Scott Blunt
- FBI Agent: Phil Adams
- FBI Agent: Chuck Hart
- FBI Agent: Larry Holt
- Patrovetta’s bearded bodyguard: Sven-Ole Thorson
- FBI Agent: Ken Sprent
- Thug shot on top of bin in quarry (uncredited): Peter Kent
- Bodyguard (uncredited): Demetrius Pulido
- Lamanski driver: Gary Olson
Photography team:
- Producer: Martha De Laurentiis
- Casting: Mary Colquhoun
- Screenwriter: Norman Wexler
- Original music composer: Tom Baller
- Set Decoration: Hilton Rose Marin
- Original Music Composer: Chris Boardman
- Director: John Irving
- Art Director: Maher Ahmed
- Screenwriter: Gary Devore
- Editor: Anne V. Coates
- Original music composer: Albhy Galuten
- Director of Photography: Alex Thomson
- Costume Design: Clifford Capone
- Assistant Property Supervisor: Timothy W. Tiedje
- Alternate Painter: Mark S. Turner
- Key Figure: Kenneth Arthurford
- Production Coordinator: Angela Heard
- Foley Editor: Craig Smith
- Lighting Technician: David W. Strong
- Assistant Art Director: Jerry Hall
- Assistant Sound Editor: Gilberto Costa-Nunez
- Production Manager: Fred C. Caruso
- Electrician: Steve Venice
- Lighting Engineer: William Stube
- Grips: Anthony Stephens
- Script Supervisor: Valerie E. Norman
- First Assistant Editor: Christopher Sibelly
- Hairstylist: Aldo Signoretti
- Hairstylist: Jamie Sowes
- Assistant Art Director: Rod Schumacher
- Sound Editor: John Benson
- Additional Cast: Craig Fincannon
- Foley mixer: Greg Orloff
- Construction Coordinator: Jeffrey Schlatter
- Photographer: Colin Kirby
- Additional Cast: Mark Fincannon
- Script Supervisor: Yvonne Axworthy
- Focus Puller: Roger MacDonald
- Assistant Sound Editor: Ann Ducommun
- Sound Editor: Martin Mariska
- Assistant Editor: David Mann
- Production Supervisor: Michael W. Stroud
- Lighting Engineer: Roy Larner
- Grip: Joe D’Alessandro
- Assistant Sound Editor: Susan Mazzei
- Assistant Sound Editor: Paul C. Warschilka
- Boom Operator: David Pearson
- ADR Supervisor: Carl Lewis
- Makeup Director: Barbara Page
- Unit 2 Director of Photography: Daniele Nannuzzi
- Costume Supervisor: Jayme Bednarczyk
- Assistant Sound Editor: Marianne Wilde
- Key Figure: John Robert Miller
- Steadicam Operator: Dan Kneece
- First Assistant Director: Henry J. Bronstein
- Unit PR: Michael Krastolin
- Sound Editor: Tom Belfort
- Mixer: David Hildyard
- Production Design: Giorgio Postiglione
- Prop Maker: Todd B. Lawson
- Photographer: Chyna Thomson
- Still Photographer: Jürgen Vollmer
- Sound Editor: Jerry Ross
- Producer: Dino De Laurentiis
- Story: Sergio Donati
- Story: Luciano Vincenzoni
- Second Assistant Director: Bruce Moriarty
- Group II Director: Glenn Randall Jr.
- Practical Stunts: Steven Lambert
- Assistant Photographer: Kika Ungaro
- Practical Stunts: Nick Dimitri
- Practical Stunts: Loren Janes
Movie review:
- John Chad: A lot of people died because of you. Now it’s your turn.
“Raw Deal” is directed by John Irving and written by Luciano Vincenzoni, Sergio Donati, Gary DeWall, and Norman Wexler. The series stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Katherine Harold, Sam Wanamaker, Paul Schenauer, Robert Davi and Ed Lauter.
When the FBI director’s son is murdered by the Chicago Mafia, a former FBI agent who becomes the small-town sheriff agrees to help the FBI director infiltrate the Chicago Mafia.
A bit like one of Schwarzenegger’s forgotten vehicles, this is certainly one of the smaller highlights of his ’80s work, but has enough muscle and insane machismo to make it a fun time to watch. Arnie’s script contains some iconic phrases, and director John Irving (Hamburger Hill) delivers some thrilling action scenes. On the supporting front, it’s no surprise that David once again exudes his evil scumbag charm.
Nothing really, Arnie’s performance was entirely dressage, so any expectation of believability was utterly ridiculous. So suspend your disbelief and enjoy the ride. 6/10
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