A movies special effects man is hired by a government agency to help stage the assassination of a well known gangster. When the agency double cross him, he uses his special effects to trap the gangster and the corrupt agents.
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Studio: Orion Pictures
- Keyword: new york city, assassin, showdown, corruption, police, detective, fbi, mission of murder, witness protection, stuntman, mafia boss, deception, special effects, gunfight, disguise, federal agent, makeup artist, manhunt, justice department
- Cast: Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Diane Venora, Cliff DeYoung, Mason Adams, Jerry Orbach