Bad Influence

Bad Influence is a 1990 American film starring Rob Lowe and James Spader. In this noirish film, Spader plays a yuppie who meets a mysterious stranger (Lowe) who encourages him to explore his darker side. Michael is a sheepish person who is pushed around by everyone. He meets Alex, who teaches him to be assertive and indulge in risky behaviors. Things go too far when they go on a drug-fueled robbery spree and assault Michael's work rival, and when... more

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  • Mar 9, 1990

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  • 1 h 39 min

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Curtis Hanson

Curtis Lee Hanson (born March 24, 1945) is an Academy Award-winning American filmmaker. Hanson was born in Reno, Nevada and grew up in Los Angeles, the son of Beverly June and William Hanson. Hanson dropped out of high school, finding work as a freelance photographer and editor for Cinema magazine....

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