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The January Man

R19891h 37mPat O'Connor
IMDb 5.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 28% · Metacritic 33

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"Catching a serial killer takes a seriously twisted cop."

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 killer will strike next, and finally must lay a trap without the police.

CrimeMysteryThrillerComedy
PoliceSerial KillerNeo-noir

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What is The January Man (1989) about?

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 killer will strike next, and finally must lay a trap without the police.

Who stars in The January Man?

The January Man stars Kevin Kline (Nick Starkey), Susan Sarandon (Christine Starkey), Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (Bernadette Flynn), Harvey Keitel (Police Commissioner Frank Starkey), Danny Aiello (Captain Vincent Alcoa). The film was directed by Pat O'Connor.

How long is The January Man?

The January Man has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated R.

Is The January Man worth watching?

The January Man holds an IMDb rating of 5.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 28. Fans of Crime, Mystery, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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