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Illicit Behavior (1992): Cast

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Illicit Behavior is a 1992 thriller directed by Worth Keeter, starring Jack Scalia as Mike Yarnell, Joan Severance and James Russo. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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Illicit Behavior (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Worth Keeter
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Illicit Behavior About?

The premise of Illicit Behavior without spoilers.

Mike Yarnell is a burnt‑out detective under internal‑affairs investigation. When his frustration leads him to lash out at his wife, she seeks protection from the attorney handling his case, only to reveal a dangerous side of her own. The story pits a good cop against a bad cop and a lethal woman whose hidden motives run deeper than they appear.

Illicit Behavior Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • female topless nudity
  • sex in a car
  • husband wife relationship
  • nymphomaniac
  • policeman
  • police internal affairs
  • investigation
  • extramarital affair
  • unfaithfulness
  • infidelity
  • wife abuse
  • brother sister relationship
+38 more
  • shootout
  • lie
  • softcore
  • nudity
  • abuse
  • bouncing breasts
  • gun held to head
  • cut with a straight razor
  • punched in the face
  • shot multiple times
  • wearing a wire
  • internal affairs
  • foot chase
  • dancing alone
  • bare chested male
  • man undresses a woman
  • man undresses
  • female star appears nude
  • answering machine
  • incest
  • police officer shot
  • death threat
  • grave side ceremony
  • caught in the rain
  • woman in a shower
  • contemplating divorce
  • shot in the back
  • manipulation
  • drinking liquor from a bottle
  • man hits a woman
  • woman undresses
  • woman wears stockings and a garter belt
  • undercover female police officer
  • man uses a wheelchair
  • wife
  • erotic thriller
  • sex standing up
  • rear entry sex
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Cast & crew

Illicit Behavior Cast & Characters

Jack Scalia leads the cast as Mike Yarnell, with Joan Severance as Melissa Yarnell and James Russo as Bill Tanner. Directed by Worth Keeter; 17 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Illicit Behavior

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From the director

More from Worth Keeter

More films directed by Worth Keeter: Ghost Dog: A Detective Tail, Hijack, Memorial Day and Scorpio One.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in Illicit Behavior

12 cars on screen, including the 1988 Dodge Dynasty and the 1990 Lexus LS 400.

All 12 cars
  • 1988 Dodge Dynasty in Illicit Behavior 1988 Dodge Dynasty Important role
  • 1990 Lexus LS 400 in Illicit Behavior 1990 Lexus LS 400 Important role
  • 1974 BMW 2002 in Illicit Behavior 1974 BMW 2002 Minor role
  • 1983 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer in Illicit Behavior 1983 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Minor role
Details

Illicit Behavior Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Criminal Intent” and “不良意图”.

Also known as
  • Criminal Intent
  • 不良意图
  • Преступные намерения

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FAQ

Illicit Behavior FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Illicit Behavior?

Illicit Behavior runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Illicit Behavior released?

Illicit Behavior was released on June 3, 1992.

Who directed Illicit Behavior?

Illicit Behavior was directed by Worth Keeter.

More films by Worth Keeter

Who is in the cast of Illicit Behavior?

Illicit Behavior stars Jack Scalia as Mike Yarnell, Joan Severance as Melissa Yarnell and James Russo as Bill Tanner, among 17 credited actors.

Does Illicit Behavior have a post-credit scene?

No. Illicit Behavior has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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