Is it a crime of passion, or an act of treason?

Starring: Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young, Will Patton, Howard Duff, George Dzundza, Jason Bernard, Iman, Fred Thompson

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"I am tired of weakness! I am faced with a grave problem, and I intend to resolve it quickly and cleanly." - Scott Pritchard

Why watch this? This thriller is great through-out, and the twist at the end. Wow.

Plot Summary: Tom Farrell, a naval officer, begins a secret affair with Susan Atwell. He soon discovers that Atwell is also involved with his superior, Defense Secretary David Brice. After Atwell is found dead, Farrell is assigned to investigate the murder, while simultaneously trying to prevent his own relationship with her from coming to light.

Dad's Preview: Costner won me over in Silverado (1985), so I had to catch this one also starring the dependable Gene Hackman. It's a great political thriller set in Washington D.C. Costner plays a Naval officer who becomes embroiled in an accidental murder involving powerful politicians. There is a cover-up and several betrayals. If you like films with a twist you don't see coming, this one is for you. Unfortunately, this is the only time Costner and Hackman appeared on screen together.

Robert Garland, Laura Ziskin; Orion Pictures