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1986•106 min•Action, Crime, Thriller

Raw Deal

Is Raw Deal a Hit or Flop?

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Is Raw Deal worth watching? With a rating of 5.827/10, this Action, Crime, Thriller film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Raw Deal Synopsis

Mark Kaminsky is kicked out of the FBI for his rough treatment of a suspect. He winds up as the sheriff of a small town in North Carolina. FBI Chief Harry Shannon, whose son has been killed by a mobster named Patrovina, enlists Kaminsky in a personal vendetta with a promise of reinstatement into the FBI if Patrovina is taken down. To accomplish this, he must go undercover and join Patrovina's gang.

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Top Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold SchwarzeneggerMark Kaminski / Joseph P. Brenner
Kathryn Harrold
Kathryn HarroldMonique
Sam Wanamaker
Sam WanamakerLuigi Patrovita
Paul Shenar
Paul ShenarPaulo Rocca
Robert Davi
Robert DaviMax Keller
Ed Lauter
Ed LauterBaker
Darren McGavin
Darren McGavinChief Harry Shannon
Joe Regalbuto
Joe RegalbutoMarvin Baxter
Mordecai Lawner
Mordecai LawnerMarcellino
Steven Hill
Steven HillMartin Lamanski

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Is Raw Deal worth watching?

Raw Deal has received mixed reviews with a 5.827/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Action, Crime, Thriller movies.

Is Raw Deal hit or flop?

Raw Deal has received average ratings (5.827/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Raw Deal?

Raw Deal is a Action, Crime, Thriller movie that Mark Kaminsky is kicked out of the FBI for his rough treatment of a suspect. He winds up as the sheriff of a small town in North Carolina. FBI Chief H...

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Critic Reviews

John ChardNov 24, 2019
★ 6

Because of you a lot of people are dead. And now it's your turn. Raw Deal is directed by John Irvin and written by Luciano Vincenzoni, Sergio Donati, Gary DeVore and Norman Wexler. It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kathryn Harrold, Sam Wanamaker, Paul Shenar, Robert Davi and Ed Lauter. A former FBI agent turned small-town sheriff agrees to help the FBI chief infiltrate the Chicago mafia when the FBI chief's son is killed by them. Something of a forgotten Schwarzenegger vehicle, it's for sure one of his lesser lights from his 80s output, but there's enough brawn and bonkers machismo to make it a fun time viewing. Arnie has been scripted with some trade mark phrases and director John Irvin (Hamburger Hill) stages some exciting action set-pieces. In support it's unsurprising to find Davi yet again oozes vile scumbag charisma. There really isn't much to it, it's all very much dressage for Arnie to do his thang, so any expectation of credibility is preposterous in the extreme. So really just suspend your disbelief and enjoy the ride. 6/10