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  1. A Shock to the System is a 1990 American black comedy film directed by Jan Egleson and starring Michael Caine, Swoosie Kurtz, Elizabeth McGovern, and Peter Riegert. It is based on the 1984 novel A Shock to the System by British author Simon Brett .

  2. Mar 23, 1990 · A Shock to the System: Directed by Jan Egleson. With Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Peter Riegert, Swoosie Kurtz. When electrocuted by the basement fuse box at home, Graham Marshall develops sinister ideas concerning both his nagging wife Leslie and his colleague Robert Benham, who was given Graham's promotion at their corporate office.

    • (5.9K)
    • Comedy, Crime, Thriller
    • Jan Egleson
    • 1990-03-23
  3. Mar 23, 1990 · One day while he is down in the basement replacing a fuse, Caine gets a nasty electrical shock, and it starts him to thinking. "A Shock to the System" is the story of how Caine methodically eliminates the barriers to his professional success and personal pleasure. To say more would be to spoil some of the fun.

  4. R 1990 1h 31m Mystery & Thriller Comedy. List. When experienced advertising executive Graham Marshall (Michael Caine) loses out on a promotion to a younger man, the situation inadvertently...

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    • Jan Egleson
    • R
    • Michael Caine
  5. 1990 · 1 hr 28 min. R. Comedy · Crime · Thriller. A middle-aged advertising executive who loses his long-awaited promotion to a younger man begins plotting the death of several of his corporate enemies. Starring: Michael Caine Elizabeth McGovern Peter Riegert Swoosie Kurtz Will Patton.

    • Jan Egleson
    • January 1, 1990
    • 88 min
  6. Mar 23, 1990 · Overview. Madison Avenue executive Graham Marshall has paid his dues. A talented and devoted worker, he has suffered through mounting bills and a nagging wife with one thing to look forward to: a well-deserved promotion.

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  8. A Shock to the System - watch online: streaming, buy or rent. Currently you are able to watch "A Shock to the System" streaming on Fandor or for free with ads on Tubi TV, Midnight Pulp.

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