Cover-Up
“If the lies don't kill you – the truth will.”
Synopsis
Mike Anderson, a tough American reporter on a dangerous foreign assignment, finds his own life in jeopardy when he uncovers a deadly labyrinth of political intrigue that threatens the lives of thousands. Dispatched to investigate a mysterious and fatal attack on an overseas US naval base, Anderson, a leading investigative journalist and ex-US marine, finds himself back on familiar ground. Instinct makes him question the official CIA explanation that cites an unknown terrorist group called Black October. Alone, and armed only with his combat training and determination to uncover the truth, he sets out to expose a complex and dangerous political web.
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Official UK Re-Release TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-15
Top Cast
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Dolph Lundgren
Mike Anderson
Louis Gossett Jr.
Lou Jackson
Lisa Berkley
Susan Clifford
John Finn
Jeff Cooper
Gil Kopel
MP #1
Howard Rypp
MP #2
Ofer Lehavi
MP #3
Zadok Zarum
Arab Driver
Oren Neeman
Marine Guard
Sharon Hacohen
Passport Officer
Mati Seri
Taxi Driver
Dor Zweigenbom
Pool Marine #3
Mark Harrison
Pool Marine #4
Kevin Patterson
Marine Embassy #2 (as Kevin Peterson)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 1991
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manny Coto
- Screenplay & Story
- William Tannen
- Original Score
- Bruno Louchouarn
- Original Title
- Cover-Up
- Country of Origin
- Israel, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $7.5M
- Production Studios
- Electra Films, Capitol Films, Cover-Up
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manny Coto
William Tannen
Bruno Louchouarn
David Gurfinkel
Bryan Oates
Sharon Harel-Cohen, Jane Barclay, Jacob Kotzky, Bob Misiorowski
Department Leadership Roster
Manny Coto
Director
Sharon Harel-Cohen
Producer
Bryan Oates
Editor
Ariel Roshko
Production Design
Jacob Kotzky
Producer
Rakefet Levy
Costume Design
William Tannen
Writer
David Gurfinkel
Director of Photography
Vic Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Bruno Louchouarn
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Cover-Up about?
Mike Anderson, a tough American reporter on a dangerous foreign assignment, finds his own life in jeopardy when he uncovers a deadly labyrinth of political intrigue that threatens the lives of thousands. Dispatched to investigate a mysterious and fatal attack on an overseas US naval base, Anderson, a leading investigative journalist and ex-US marine, finds himself back on familiar ground. Instinct makes him question the official CIA explanation that cites an unknown terrorist group called Black October. Alone, and armed only with his combat training and determination to uncover the truth, he sets out to expose a complex and dangerous political web.
Who directed Cover-Up?
Cover-Up was directed by Manny Coto.
Who stars in Cover-Up?
The principal cast of Cover-Up includes Dolph Lundgren, Louis Gossett Jr., Lisa Berkley, John Finn, Gil Kopel.
When was Cover-Up released and how long is it?
Cover-Up was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Cover-Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cover-Up was composed by Bruno Louchouarn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cover-Up?
Cover-Up holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).