Malone (1987): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Malone is a 1987 action thriller directed by Harley Cokeliss, starring Burt Reynolds as Richard Malone, Scott Wilson and Cynthia Gibb. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $3.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Harley Cokeliss
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Malone About?
The premise of Malone without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After years as a police officer, CIA operative and bomb expert, former assassin Richard Malone seeks a quiet retirement in the Pacific Northwest’s tranquil forests. Instead, he is pulled into a violent clash with a right‑wing extremist plotting a secret revolution, forcing him back into the deadly world he hoped to leave.
Malone Themes & Keywords
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- machismo
- shootout
- murder
- cia agent
- based on novel
- title spoken by character
- character name in title
- building explosion
- homegrown terrorist group
- vietnam war veteran
- cult film
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- modern western
- neo noir
- farm
- farmer
- barn
- farmhouse
- terrorism
- psychotronic film
- land developer
- anti hero
- warrior
- hand grenade
- pistol
- revolver
- shotgun
- machine gun
- explosion
- exploding car
- exploding building
- american flag
- quitting a job
- cia central intelligence agency
- cabin
- conscience
- target shooting
- family relationships
- past
- man
- mustached man
- male protagonist
- pacific northwest
- small town
- ex cia agent
- rural setting
- asphyxiation
- power outage
- near death experience
- crooked businessman
Malone Cast & Characters
Burt Reynolds leads the cast as Richard Malone, with Scott Wilson as Paul Barlow and Cynthia Gibb as Jo Barlow. Directed by Harley Cokeliss; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Director Harley Cokeliss
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Scott Wilson as Paul Barlow - Cynthia Gibb as Jo Barlow
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Cliff Robertson as Charles Delaney
Also Starring in Malone
· 26 more- Dennis Burkley Dan Bollard
- Tracey Walter Calvin Bollard
- Alex Diakun Madrid
- Kenneth McMillan Hawkins
- Lauren Hutton Jamie
- Tom McBeath Stringbean
- Blu Mankuma Rev. Danby
- Stephen E. Miller Clinton
- Frank C. Turner Andy
- Don S. Davis Buddy
- Tom Heaton Eli
- Campbell Lane Tom Riggs
- Duncan Fraser Malone's Target
- Walter Marsh Congressman
- Don MacKay Dr. Florian
- Dwight McFee Harry
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- Donna White Nurse
- Graydon Gould Lawyer
- Mike Kirton Frank
- Janne Mortil Helen
- Christianne Hirt Girl in Wagon
- Mavor Moore Hausmann
- Philip Anglim Harvey
- William Buck Banker
- Brooks Gardner Patterson
- Reginald Lennox Man at Funeral (uncredited)
More from Harley Cokeliss
More films directed by Harley Cokeliss, best-rated first: Black Moon Rising, An Angel for May, Pilgrim and The Ruby Ring.
Malone Plot Summary
What happens in Malone from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Richard Malone, a covert CIA operative who specializes in assassinations, has grown disillusioned with his line of work and abruptly resigns, much to the chagrin of his superiors. He drifts aimlessly until his Ford Mustang breaks down in a rural Oregon valley. He pushes the car to a small gas station and garage run by Paul Barlow and his daughter Jo Barlow. Paul Barlow suggests towing the car 60 miles to a larger service station, but Malone opts to wait for the necessary parts and stays in the spare room. The two men form a tentative friendship as they swap stories about their experiences in the Vietnam War.
Full summary
The whole story of Malone, scene by scene
Malone Box Office
Malone grossed $3.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.1M
- US & Canada
- $3.1M
How Well Do You Know Malone?
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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Which actor portrays CIA operative Richard Malone?
Cars in Malone
29 cars on screen, including the 1969 Ford Mustang and the 1986 Buick Century.
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1969 Ford Mustang Main role -
1986 Buick Century Important role -
1981 Dodge Diplomat Important role -
1985 Lincoln Town Car Important role
Malone Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Malone - Nichts wird ihn aufhalten können” and “Мэлоун”.
- Also known as
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- Malone - Nichts wird ihn aufhalten können
- Мэлоун
- Malone, un tueur en enfer
- Malone - Un killer all'inferno
- Мелоун
- Малоун
- 猛虎出山
- מאלון
- Malone, o Justiceiro
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Give ’em Hell, Malone, Detective Malone and Wanted: Dead or Alive.
Malone FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Malone, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Malone?
Malone runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Malone released?
Malone was released on May 1, 1987.
Who directed Malone?
Malone was directed by Harley Cokeliss.
More films by Harley Cokeliss Who is in the cast of Malone?
Malone stars Burt Reynolds as Richard Malone, Scott Wilson as Paul Barlow and Cynthia Gibb as Jo Barlow, among 30 credited actors.
How much did Malone make at the box office?
Malone grossed $3.1 million worldwide.
Does Malone have a post-credit scene?
No. Malone has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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