the film a "0%" positive rating. References External links 1980s crime thriller films 1986 films 1986 action thriller films American crime thriller films American action thriller films American detective films 1980s English-language films Films scored by James Newton Howard Films directed by Hal Ashby Films based on American novels Films set in Los Angeles Films with screenplays by Robert Towne Films with screenplays by Oliver Stone American neo-noir films TriStar Pictures films 1980s American films