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Acting on Impulse (1993): Cast

Acting on Impulse (1993) movie poster

Acting on Impulse is a 1993 comedy thriller directed by Sam Irvin, starring C. Thomas Howell as Paul Stevens, Mary Woronov and Paul Bartel. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Acting on Impulse (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Sam Irvin
Genres
Comedy , Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
Spectacor Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Acting on Impulse About?

The premise of Acting on Impulse without spoilers.

After a B‑movie producer is found dead, an erotic‑thriller actress is arrested as the prime suspect. While on the run she seeks refuge in a secluded hideaway, where she becomes entwined in a dangerous liaison with two unsuspecting strangers, mixing passion, betrayal and deadly intrigue.

Acting on Impulse Themes & Keywords

· 45 tags
  • fiance fiancee relationship
  • salesman
  • scream queen
  • hotel
  • saleswoman
  • obsession
  • little person
  • satire comedy
  • obsessed fan
  • red herring
  • thriller filmmaking as subject
  • trailer
+33 more
  • death of movie producer
  • death
  • stalking
  • fear
  • reference to sugar ray leonard
  • parody
  • police
  • fake name
  • suspect
  • on the lam
  • irvin and rubinstein
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • film director
  • film producer
  • fan the person
  • pharmaceutical convention
  • homicide detecive
  • condom
  • gore
  • stalker
  • los angeles california
  • in joke
  • filmmaking as subject
  • sex
  • theatrical manager
  • suspicion
  • actress
  • filmmaker
  • detective
  • murder
  • slasher
  • independent film
  • plot twist
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Cast & crew

Acting on Impulse Cast & Characters

C. Thomas Howell leads the cast as Paul Stevens, with Mary Woronov as Receptionist and Paul Bartel as Bruno. Directed by Sam Irvin; 25 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Sam Irvin

More films directed by Sam Irvin, best-rated first: Elvira's Haunted Hills, Nightmare in the Desert, You, Me, and that Mountain Retreat and Craft Me a Romance.

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Acting on Impulse Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Acting on Impulse.

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Acting on Impulse Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Roses Are Dead” and “Rosen sind tot”.

Also known as
  • Roses Are Dead
  • Rosen sind tot
  • Розите са мъртви
  • Розы мертвы
  • Rosas Não Falam

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FAQ

Acting on Impulse FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Acting on Impulse, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Acting on Impulse?

Acting on Impulse runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Acting on Impulse released?

Acting on Impulse was released on July 10, 1993.

Who directed Acting on Impulse?

Acting on Impulse was directed by Sam Irvin.

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Who is in the cast of Acting on Impulse?

Acting on Impulse stars C. Thomas Howell as Paul Stevens, Mary Woronov as Receptionist and Paul Bartel as Bruno, among 25 credited actors.

Does Acting on Impulse have a post-credit scene?

No. Acting on Impulse has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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