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Flinch (1994): Cast & Plot

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Flinch is a 1994 thriller directed by George Erschbamer, starring Judd Nelson as Harry Mirapolsky, Gina Gershon and Frank C. Turner. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Flinch (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Flinch About?

The premise of Flinch without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Flinch - A Killing Phantom Two live store window mannequins witness a murder late at night.

Flinch Themes & Keywords

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  • bathtub
  • squalid apartment
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Flinch Cast & Characters

Judd Nelson leads the cast as Harry Mirapolsky, with Gina Gershon as Daphne James and Frank C. Turner as Coroner. Directed by George Erschbamer; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from George Erschbamer

More films directed by George Erschbamer: Campus Caller, Deadly Attraction, A Firehouse Christmas and Get Out Alive.

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Plot

Flinch Plot Summary

What happens in Flinch from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a post-apocalyptic world devastated by a catastrophic solar flare, the film follows Tom Hanks as Finch Weinberg, a former robotics engineer who has managed to survive underground with his loyal dog, Goodyear. The story unfolds in the ruins of St. Louis, where Finch and Dewey, his homemade robot, venture out to gather supplies. During one such trip, they narrowly escape a sudden wind and sandstorm, highlighting the dangerous and unpredictable environment they live in. As Finch heads home, another massive sandstorm approaches, forcing him and Dewey to seek refuge quickly. Fortunately, Finch manages to hide, and he and Dewey survive the storm’s wrath.

Full summary

The whole story of Flinch, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Flinch?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Flinch Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Vitrine Sur Meurtre” and “플린치”.

Also known as
  • Vitrine Sur Meurtre
  • 플린치
  • Tornar-s’hi
  • Occhi sul delitto

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FAQ

Flinch FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Flinch?

Flinch runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Flinch released?

Flinch was released on November 22, 1994.

Who directed Flinch?

Flinch was directed by George Erschbamer.

More films by George Erschbamer

Who is in the cast of Flinch?

Flinch stars Judd Nelson as Harry Mirapolsky, Gina Gershon as Daphne James and Frank C. Turner as Coroner, among 16 credited actors.

Does Flinch have a post-credit scene?

No. Flinch has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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