A Shock to the System
“Climbing the corporate ladder can be murder.”
Synopsis
When experienced advertising executive Graham Marshall loses out on a promotion to a young man, he goes down in a path of vengeance.
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A Shock To The System (1990) - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-27
Top Cast
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Michael Caine
Graham Marshall
Elizabeth McGovern
Stella Anderson
Peter Riegert
Robert Benham
Swoosie Kurtz
Leslie Marshall
Will Patton
Lieutenant Laker
Jenny Wright
Melanie O'Conner
John McMartin
George Brewster
Barbara Baxley
Lillian
Haviland Morris
Tara Liston
Philip Moon
Henry Park
Kent Broadhurst
Executive #1
Zach Grenier
Executive #2
David Schramm
Executive #3
Sam Schacht
David Jones
Christopher Durang
Convention Speaker
Mia Dillon
Graham's Secretary
Alice Haining
Benham's Secretary
Patience Moore
Wanda Maas
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 9, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Egleson
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Klavan
- Original Score
- Gary Chang
- Original Title
- A Shock to the System
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Brigand Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Egleson
Andrew Klavan, Simon Brett
Gary Chang
Paul Goldsmith
William M. Anderson, Peter C. Frank
Patrick McCormick, David V. Picker
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Egleson
Director
Patrick McCormick
Producer
Paul Goldsmith
Director of Photography
Andrew Klavan
Screenplay
Gary Chang
Original Music Composer
William M. Anderson
Editor
Peter C. Frank
Editor
Howard Cummings
Production Design
John Dunn
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Shock to the System
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Shock to the System about?
When experienced advertising executive Graham Marshall loses out on a promotion to a young man, he goes down in a path of vengeance.
Who directed A Shock to the System?
A Shock to the System was directed by Jan Egleson.
Who stars in A Shock to the System?
The principal cast of A Shock to the System includes Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Peter Riegert, Swoosie Kurtz, Will Patton.
When was A Shock to the System released and how long is it?
A Shock to the System was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for A Shock to the System?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Shock to the System was composed by Gary Chang.
Is A Shock to the System based on a book or true story?
A Shock to the System is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Simon Brett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Shock to the System?
A Shock to the System holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).