Raw Deal
“The system gave him a raw deal. Nobody gives him a raw deal.”
Synopsis
Mark Kaminsky is kicked out of the FBI for his rough treatment of a suspect. He winds up as the sheriff of a small town in North Carolina. FBI Chief Harry Shannon, whose son has been killed by a mobster named Patrovina, enlists Kaminsky in a personal vendetta with a promise of reinstatement into the FBI if Patrovina is taken down. To accomplish this, he must go undercover and join Patrovina's gang.
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Top Cast
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
Mark Kaminski / Joseph P. Brenner
Kathryn Harrold
Monique
Sam Wanamaker
Luigi Patrovita
Paul Shenar
Paulo Rocca
Robert Davi
Max Keller
Ed Lauter
Baker
Darren McGavin
Harry Shannon
Joe Regalbuto
Marvin Baxter
Mordecai Lawner
Marcellino
Steven Hill
Martin Lamanski
Blanche Baker
Amy Kaminski
Louise Robey
Lamanski's Girl
Victor Argo
Dangerous Man
George P. Wilbur
Killer #1
Denver Mattson
Killer #2
John Malloy
Trager
Lorenzo Clemons
Washington 2nd Sergeant
Dick Durock
Dingo
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 31, 1986
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.91x
+$7.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Irvin
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Wexler, Gary DeVore
- Original Score
- Tom Bähler, Chris Boardman, Albhy Galuten
- Original Title
- Raw Deal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $8.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $16.2M
- Production Studios
- DEG, Famous Films Productions, International Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Irvin
Norman Wexler, Gary DeVore, Luciano Vincenzoni, Sergio Donati
Tom Bähler, Chris Boardman, Albhy Galuten
Alex Thomson, Daniele Nannuzzi
Anne V. Coates
Martha De Laurentiis, Dino De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
John Irvin
Director
Norman Wexler
Screenplay
Martha De Laurentiis
Producer
Tom Bähler
Original Music Composer
Chris Boardman
Original Music Composer
Albhy Galuten
Original Music Composer
Alex Thomson
Director of Photography
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Gary DeVore
Screenplay
Clifford Capone
Costume Design
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Giorgio Postiglione
Production 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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raw Deal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Raw Deal about?
Mark Kaminsky is kicked out of the FBI for his rough treatment of a suspect. He winds up as the sheriff of a small town in North Carolina. FBI Chief Harry Shannon, whose son has been killed by a mobster named Patrovina, enlists Kaminsky in a personal vendetta with a promise of reinstatement into the FBI if Patrovina is taken down. To accomplish this, he must go undercover and join Patrovina's gang.
Who directed Raw Deal?
Raw Deal was directed by John Irvin.
Who stars in Raw Deal?
The principal cast of Raw Deal includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kathryn Harrold, Sam Wanamaker, Paul Shenar, Robert Davi.
When was Raw Deal released and how long is it?
Raw Deal was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Raw Deal?
Raw Deal had a reported production budget of $8.5M and grossed $16.2M at the worldwide box office (1.91 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Raw Deal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Raw Deal was composed by Tom Bähler, Chris Boardman, Albhy Galuten.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Raw Deal?
Raw Deal holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).