A Show of Force
“Reporter Kate Melendez is onto the biggest story of her life. If she lives to tell it.”
Synopsis
In this thriller, television reporter Kate Ryan de Meléndez investigates the death of two radical Puerto Rican activists, whom she begins to believe may have been framed and murdered by undercover American agents.
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Amy Irving
Kate Melendez
Andy Garcia
Luis Angel Mora
Lou Diamond Phillips
Jesus Fuentes
Robert Duvall
Howard
Kevin Spacey
Frank Curtin
Erik Estrada
Machado
Juan Fernández
Captain Correa
Lupe Ontiveros
Pepita
León Singer
Julio Dominguez
Priscilla Pointer
Alice Ryan
Hattie Winston
Foster
Joseph Campanella
Walker Ryan
Jorge Luis Ramos
Asencio
Fernando Quiñones
Fernando Quinones
Claribel Medina
Carla De Ruiz
Marilyn Sanabria
Felicia
Tony Chiroldes
Alfredo Ruiz
Roger Pretto
Senator
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruno Barreto
- Screenplay & Story
- John Strong, Evan Jones
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- A Show of Force
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Orange Sky Golden Harvest, John Strong Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruno Barreto
John Strong, Evan Jones, Anne Nelson
Georges Delerue
James Glennon
Henry Richardson
Raymond Chow, John Strong
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Richardson
Editor
William J. Cassidy
Production Design
John Strong
Producer
Cliff Cudney
Stunt Coordinator
Kathryn Morrison
Costume Design
James Glennon
Director of Photography
John Strong
Screenplay
Evan Jones
Screenplay
Bruno Barreto
Director
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Show of Force
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Show of Force about?
In this thriller, television reporter Kate Ryan de Meléndez investigates the death of two radical Puerto Rican activists, whom she begins to believe may have been framed and murdered by undercover American agents.
Who directed A Show of Force?
A Show of Force was directed by Bruno Barreto.
Who stars in A Show of Force?
The principal cast of A Show of Force includes Amy Irving, Andy Garcia, Lou Diamond Phillips, Robert Duvall, Kevin Spacey.
When was A Show of Force released and how long is it?
A Show of Force was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for A Show of Force?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Show of Force was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is A Show of Force based on a book or true story?
A Show of Force is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Anne Nelson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Show of Force?
A Show of Force holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).