Wimpy young executive Michael is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in—and then disappears. Later that night, Michael runs into a stranger on a pier, who wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down.

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Bad Influence (1990)

When fantasy becomes a fatal distraction.

★ 6/10 March 9, 1990 99 min

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Director: Curtis Hanson  ·  Writer: David Koepp

Wimpy young executive Michael is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in—and then disappears. Later that night, Michael runs into a stranger on a pier, who wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down.

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Curtis Hanson Curtis Hanson

Cast

James Spader James Spader Michael Boll Rob Lowe Rob Lowe Alex Lisa Zane Lisa Zane Claire Marcia Cross Marcia Cross Ruth Fielding Rosalyn Landor Rosalyn Landor Britt Kathleen Wilhoite Kathleen Wilhoite Leslie Tony Maggio Tony Maggio Patterson Palmer Lee Todd Palmer Lee Todd Naked Woman Jeff Kaake Jeff Kaake Willie Christian Clemenson Christian Clemenson Pismo Boll Grand L. Bush Grand L. Bush Club Bartender David Duchovny David Duchovny Clue Goer with Glasses