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The January Man (1989)

★ 5.5R93 minDirector: Pat O'Connor

1989 film by Pat O'Connor

The January Man is a 1989 American neo-noir comedy thriller film directed by Pat O'Connor from a screenplay by John Patrick Shanley. The film stars Kevin Kline as Nick Starkey, a smart ex-NYPD detective who is lured back into service by his police commissioner brother (Harvey Keitel) when a serial killer terrorizes the city. Nick becomes involved with the mayor's daughter (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) and is aided in his investigation by his neighbor, Ed, an artist (Alan Rickman)

This movie received negative reviews from critics.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The January Man about?
The January Man (1989) — Nick and Frank Starkey were both policemen. A scandal forced Nick to leave the force, now a serial killer has driven the police to take him back. A web that includes Frank's wife, bribery, and corruption all are in the background as Nick tries to uncover the secret of where the k
Is The January Man based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The January Man scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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