Best Seller
1987 · 1h 35m · Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller · United States of America · Rated R (US)
Writing A Book Is Easy. Writing A Best Seller Is Murder.
Hit man Cleve approaches writer/cop Dennis about a story for his next book: How Cleve made a living, working for one of the most powerful politicians in the country. To get the story right, they travel around the country to gather statements and evidence, while strong forces use any means they can to keep the story untold.
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John FlynnWritten by
Larry Cohen6.0Smart score
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