Subterfuge
“He's the CIA's best shot ... and now he's the target!”
Synopsis
Scuba-diver turned beach-bum Jonathan Slade is forced back into his previous milieu - the world of international espionage - in order to retrieve Black Boxes from an American jetliner that crashed under mysterious circumstances into the Black Sea. With his computer-hacker younger brother, Slade travels to a resort on the Russian-Turkish border to begin his quest. To his surprise and dismay, he's now joined by another secret agent, a beautiful but highly-skilled woman named Alex. As they begin diving in search of the downed jetliner, Slade and Alex begin to suspect they're being manipulated by higher-ups who may not be committed to American interests.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Matt McColm
Jonathan Slade
Amanda Pays
Alex
Jason Gould
Alfie Slade
Richard Brake
Pierce Tencil
Glynn Turman
Stallworth Hubbs
Ben Hammer
Vladimire Tiomkin
Adam Gregor
Colonel Yuri Svetlanov
Francine Lapensée
Pistachio
Richard Balin
Nightclub MC
Janice Lynde
Newscaster
Sheila Redgate
Girlfriend
Krikor Satamian
Cab Driver
Tony Abatemarco
Salazar
Aaron Butler
Bartender
Aaron Butler
Dallas
Bruce Mercury
Steel Toe Boots
Eddie Driscoll
Courier
Chris Thomas
Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 23, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herb Freed
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Segal
- Original Score
- Jim Halfpenny
- Original Title
- Subterfuge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herb Freed
Marion Segal
Jim Halfpenny
Irek Hartowicz
Marion Segal
David Frost, Herb Freed, H. Michael Heuser
Department Leadership Roster
Herb Freed
Director
Marion Segal
Writer
David Frost
Producer
Herb Freed
Producer
Irek Hartowicz
Director of Photography
Marion Segal
Editor
Brenton Swift
Production Design
Jack Gill
Stunt Coordinator
Jim Halfpenny
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Subterfuge.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Subterfuge.
list5
So Bad, It's Good
Films so earnestly awful they become transcendent viewing experiences. These lovable disasters prove the worst movies make the best entertainment. Unintentional comedy gold.
So Bad, It's Good
Similar Titles to Subterfuge
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.4
7.5
8.1
8.5
6.7
7.8
7.6
7.9
7.9
5.7
6.6
7.5
6.7
7.3
7.0
8.4
6.8
5.8
6.0
7.4
More Like Subterfuge
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Subterfuge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Subterfuge about?
Scuba-diver turned beach-bum Jonathan Slade is forced back into his previous milieu - the world of international espionage - in order to retrieve Black Boxes from an American jetliner that crashed under mysterious circumstances into the Black Sea. With his computer-hacker younger brother, Slade travels to a resort on the Russian-Turkish border to begin his quest. To his surprise and dismay, he's now joined by another secret agent, a beautiful but highly-skilled woman named Alex. As they begin diving in search of the downed jetliner, Slade and Alex begin to suspect they're being manipulated by higher-ups who may not be committed to American interests.
Who directed Subterfuge?
Subterfuge was directed by Herb Freed.
Who stars in Subterfuge?
The principal cast of Subterfuge includes Matt McColm, Amanda Pays, Jason Gould, Richard Brake, Glynn Turman.
When was Subterfuge released and how long is it?
Subterfuge was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Subterfuge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Subterfuge was composed by Jim Halfpenny.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Subterfuge?
Subterfuge holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).