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One False Move

"There was no crime in Star City, Arkansas. No murder. And no fear. Until now."

October 12, 1991 1h 45m 6.6/10 (205 votes)

Originally released in 1991. One False Move is a crime/drama film. directed by Carl Franklin.

Starring Bill Paxton, Cynda Williams, and Billy Bob Thornton

Synopsis

Following a series of drug deals and murders, three criminals -- Fantasia, Ray Malcolm and Pluto -- travel from Los Angeles to Houston, finally arriving in a small Arkansas town to go into hiding. Two detectives from the LAPD, who are already on the case, contact the town's sheriff, Dale Dixon, to alert him of the fugitives' presence in the area. Underestimating Dixon, the criminals have no idea what they are about to face.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 12, 1991 34 years ago
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Runtime 1h 45m 105 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (205 votes)
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Budget $2.5M Production budget
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Box Office $1.5M 0.6x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,500,000
Revenue
$1,543,112

Production Companies

  • IRS Media

Frequently Asked Questions

What is One False Move about?

Following a series of drug deals and murders, three criminals -- Fantasia, Ray Malcolm and Pluto -- travel from Los Angeles to Houston, finally arriving in a small Arkansas town to go into hiding. ...

Who directed One False Move?

One False Move was directed by Carl Franklin.

How long is One False Move?

One False Move has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).

When was One False Move released?

One False Move was released on October 12, 1991 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in One False Move?

The main cast of One False Move includes Bill Paxton, Cynda Williams, Billy Bob Thornton, Michael Beach, Jim Metzler.

Is One False Move worth watching?

One False Move has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 205 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.