Bad Influence
“When fantasy becomes a fatal distraction.”
Synopsis
Wimpy young executive Michael is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in—and then disappears. Later that night, Michael runs into a stranger on a pier, who wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-09
Top Cast
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James Spader
Michael Boll
Rob Lowe
Alex
Lisa Zane
Claire
Marcia Cross
Ruth Fielding
Rosalyn Landor
Britt
Kathleen Wilhoite
Leslie
Tony Maggio
Patterson
Palmer Lee Todd
Naked Woman
Jeff Kaake
Willie
Christian Clemenson
Pismo Boll
Grand L. Bush
Club Bartender
David Duchovny
Clue Goer with Glasses
John de Lancie
Howard
Lilyan Chauvin
Art Gallery Patron
Brendan Hughes
Arguing Man
Delia Sheppard
(uncredited)
Susan Lee Hoffman
Karen - Woman in Bar
Bianca Rossini
Bumped Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.8x
+$5.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curtis Hanson
- Screenplay & Story
- David Koepp
- Original Score
- Trevor Jones
- Original Title
- Bad Influence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.6M
- Production Studios
- Epic Productions, Producers Representative Organization, Sarliu/Diamant
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curtis Hanson
David Koepp
Trevor Jones
Robert Elswit
Bonnie Koehler
Steve Tisch, Richard Becker, Morrie Eisenman
Department Leadership Roster
Curtis Hanson
Director
David Koepp
Writer
Steve Tisch
Producer
Robert Elswit
Director of Photography
Malissa Daniel
Costume Design
Bonnie Koehler
Editor
Ron Foreman
Production Design
Trevor Jones
Original Music Composer
Scott Wilder
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Influence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bad Influence about?
Wimpy young executive Michael is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in—and then disappears. Later that night, Michael runs into a stranger on a pier, who wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down.
Who directed Bad Influence?
Bad Influence was directed by Curtis Hanson.
Who stars in Bad Influence?
The principal cast of Bad Influence includes James Spader, Rob Lowe, Lisa Zane, Marcia Cross, Rosalyn Landor.
When was Bad Influence released and how long is it?
Bad Influence was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bad Influence?
Bad Influence had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $12.6M at the worldwide box office (1.8 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Bad Influence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bad Influence was composed by Trevor Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Influence?
Bad Influence holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).