Impact
“He couldn't make it as a cop...So now he's switched sides.”
Synopsis
New York City is in a panic caused by an insane murderer; Maria, a police officer is entrusted with the case; to do this, she pretends to be a prostitute. One night, she meets a possible suspect who holds her and her partner hostage.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Janine Denison
Detective Maria Napo
Tony Caprari
Richie Ramos
Wilson Dunster
Detective Frank Morgan
Calman Zaidel
Johnny Napo
Ramona Hurley
Linda Napo
Kari Rose
Alana
Jonathan Pienaar
Ronnie
Bess Finney
Old Lady
Patrick Lyster
Captain Simson
Deon Stewardson
Drunk Driver
Steed Taylor
Man 1
Ashley Waldorf
Taxi Driver
Adrienne Pearce
Hooker
Paul Savage
Young Dude
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frans Nel
- Screenplay & Story
- Jenő Hódi, Juan Shamsul Alam, Al Cheli
- Original Title
- Impact
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Cine-Clic Productions, Movie Ventures, Distant Horizon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frans Nel
Jenő Hódi, Juan Shamsul Alam, Al Cheli
Paul Morkel
Sudhir Pragjee, Anant Singh, Gary van der Merwe
Department Leadership Roster
Frans Nel
Director
Jenő Hódi
Writer
Anant Singh
Producer
Juan Shamsul Alam
Writer
Al Cheli
Writer
Gary van der Merwe
Producer
Paul Morkel
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Impact
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Impact about?
New York City is in a panic caused by an insane murderer; Maria, a police officer is entrusted with the case; to do this, she pretends to be a prostitute. One night, she meets a possible suspect who holds her and her partner hostage.
Who directed Impact?
Impact was directed by Frans Nel.
Who stars in Impact?
The principal cast of Impact includes Janine Denison, Tony Caprari, Wilson Dunster, Calman Zaidel, Ramona Hurley.
When was Impact released and how long is it?
Impact was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.