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Ricochet

  • 1991
  • R
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
22K
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Denzel Washington and John Lithgow in Ricochet (1991)
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Cop DramaActionCrimeDramaThriller

Hitman seeks revenge on a police officer turned District Attorney.Hitman seeks revenge on a police officer turned District Attorney.Hitman seeks revenge on a police officer turned District Attorney.

  • Director
    • Russell Mulcahy
  • Writers
    • Fred Dekker
    • Menno Meyjes
    • Steven E. de Souza
  • Stars
    • Denzel Washington
    • John Lithgow
    • Ice-T
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    22K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Russell Mulcahy
    • Writers
      • Fred Dekker
      • Menno Meyjes
      • Steven E. de Souza
    • Stars
      • Denzel Washington
      • John Lithgow
      • Ice-T
    • 89User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington
    • Nick Styles
    John Lithgow
    John Lithgow
    • Earl Talbot Blake
    Ice-T
    Ice-T
    • Odessa
    • (as Ice T)
    Kevin Pollak
    Kevin Pollak
    • Larry Doyle
    Lindsay Wagner
    Lindsay Wagner
    • DA Priscilla Brimleigh
    Mary Ellen Trainor
    Mary Ellen Trainor
    • Gail Wallens
    Josh Evans
    Josh Evans
    • Kim
    Victoria Dillard
    Victoria Dillard
    • Alice
    John Amos
    John Amos
    • Reverend Styles
    John Cothran
    John Cothran
    • Councilman Farris
    • (as John Cothran Jr.)
    Linda Dona
    Linda Dona
    • Wanda
    • (as Linda Doná)
    Matt Landers
    Matt Landers
    • Chief Floyd
    Lydell M. Cheshier
    • R.C.
    Starletta DuPois
    Starletta DuPois
    • Mrs. Styles
    Sherman Howard
    Sherman Howard
    • Kiley
    Viveka Davis
    Viveka Davis
    • Babysitter
    Kimberly Natasha Ali
    • Lisa Styles
    Aileaha Jones
    • Monica Styles
    • Director
      • Russell Mulcahy
    • Writers
      • Fred Dekker
      • Menno Meyjes
      • Steven E. de Souza
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews89

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    7robinski34

    On The Bounce

    A strong opening sequence, reminiscent of titles straight from a Hitchcock movie, bodes well and it's Denzel to the max from the opening frames. 'Ricochet' is very much a product of the 80's in its look and sound, and there's a hard edge and some snappy dialog that really pushes the action forward without pulling any of its numerous punches. This is most likely down to the screenplay being penned by Steven de Souza who wrote Die Hard; DH 2; 48 Hours and Another 48 Hours, some of the previous decades' defining films. John Lithgow's performance is suitably deranged, Kevin Pollack provides solid support (nice impression in the early stages). It's a good story, not without a Hitchcockian twist or two, arguably not particularly polished as a final product, but still a barrel load of kitschy '80's fun. Worth a look, especially for Denzel fans.
    7hitchcockthelegend

    Jesus Christ ! Almost.

    Nick Styles is a cool cop who whilst on the beat with his partner captures and embarrasses on live TV, ruthless crime maniac Earl Talbott Blake. Styles goes on to achieve fame and lands the job of Assistant District Attorney, whilst Blake is sent to prison from where he plots a mission from hell that will destroy Styles life wholesale.

    Whilst not amounting to more than your standard revenge thriller, Ricochet does have grizzly devilment within its plot to make this a recommend for those who enjoy the popcorn thriller. John Lithgow is always great as a loon bad guy, and here he is a cackling grinning maniacal maelstrom of hate, and some of the lines he gets to deliver are icy madness personified. Denzel Washington is routinely good as Styles, handsome and believable as the cop done good who gets his life flipped upside down by the revenge thirsty Blake. The film is tight on action (including a couple of gross scenes for those inclined), no little suspense, and a wonderful homage to White Heat into the bargain.

    It's no award winner, it's for those who like to be entertained with a bowl of no brain popcorn on their laps. See this if you enjoyed Lithgow in Cliffhanger, or purely if you like Washington period. 7/10
    5moonspinner55

    Outlandish cop thriller...

    Over-the-top vehicle for Denzel Washington, here playing policeman-turned-District Attorney who puts slimy killer John Lithgow away, but quickly becomes the psycho's main target after Lithgow escapes from prison (in what must be the most nondescript prison-breakout in movie history!). Ridiculous, sometimes enjoyable non-think entertainment doesn't take itself too seriously, and Washington is solid throughout. Lithgow appropriately hams it up, but Lindsay Wagner is wasted as a fellow D.A. Film tails off near the finish line for a formulaic climax, but otherwise isn't too bad. ** from ****
    4kendallwi

    One of the Most Ridiculous Movies I've Seen

    It's so bad, it's good? I don't even know how to explain the absurdity going on in this movie. From the power guy/bad guy having cake with the babysitter to everyone believing a dubbed video of the protagonist passed out screwing a hooker is real. Everyone close to him IMMEDIATELY turning on him for absolutely no reason whatsoever to god knows what because I haven't even finished this train wreck. I don't know if someone really wrote the most terrible script in the world or half this movie got left on the editing room floor. God it's bad.
    mattkratz

    awesome

    This movie rocks! The double cat-and-mouse game played by Washington and Lithgow works. If you are looking for an action movie that provides plenty of thrills, conflicts, drama, chases, and breathtaking suspenses and actually has a PLOT, then this film is for you.

    Washington and Lithgow are both first rate, as always, and this movie does not disappoint. Watch it!

    *** out of ****

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Denzel Washington worked out for three hours a day, six days a week for four months so as not to look out of shape for his shirtless scenes.
    • Goofs
      To facilitate his escape, Blake grabs a pistol from a corrections officer. Under no circumstances does a corrections officer carry a firearm inside a prison or jail.
    • Quotes

      Parole Board Official: Mr. Blake, what will you do if you get out of prison?

      Blake: [thinking] Well, I guess, Mr. Chairman, that first I'll pay a visit to your house.

      Parole Board Official: To thank me, I suppose?

      Blake: No... to fuck your wife. And your daughter. Hell, maybe even your dog.

    • Alternate versions
      Original UK video & cinema releases were cut by 5 secs, including a shot of a butterfly knife being twirled and a brief shot of child porn magazine covers, in line with UK laws on child protection (Protection of Children Act, 1978); for the latter, an alternate take where the covers are obscured is used for all UK releases.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Frankie and Johnny/Homicide/Little Man Tate/Ricochet/Shattered (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Automatic
      Words and Music by Brock Walsh and Mark Goldenberg

      Published by MCA Music Publishing, a Division of MCA Inc., Music Corporation of Amercia, Inc. and Fleedleedle Music. Rights administered by MCA Music Publishing,

      a Division of MCA Inc.

      Performed by The Pointer Sisters

      Courtesy of RCA Record Label, a Division of BMG Music

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    • Release date
      • April 24, 1992 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • German
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Рикошет
    • Filming locations
      • Olvera Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA(Outdoor 'Festival San Genero' scenes and confrontation with the protagonist.)
    • Production companies
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
      • Cinema Plus
      • Indigo Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,756,163
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,831,181
      • Oct 6, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,756,163
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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