Raw Deal (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Raw Deal is a 1986 action thriller directed by John Irvin, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kathryn Harrold and Ed Lauter. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $16.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 44 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- John Irvin
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Raw Deal About?
The premise of Raw Deal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A shocking incident at a college party triggers a complex and controversial investigation. This unflinching documentary, led by Billy Corben, explores a disputed rape case, presenting conflicting accounts and blurring the lines between truth and deception. The film combines disturbing real footage with the details of the ensuing investigation, raising difficult questions about consent, accountability, and the pursuit of justice.
Raw Deal Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gang war
- undercover
- infiltration
- shootout
- violence
- small town
- cemetery
- faked death
- personal vendetta
- gravel pit
- showdown
- gangster
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- sheriff
- mob hit
- heist
- crime boss
- witness protection
- pump action shotgun
- one against many
- one man army
- action hero
- organized crime
- chicago illinois
- death of son
- bar fight
- kitchen
- cake
- car motorcycle chase
- handicapped
- blood splatter
- explosion
- elevator
- machine gun
- dysfunctional marriage
- shot in the back
- cabin
- reference to john wayne
- clothing store
- alley
- murder
- motorcycle
- flirting
- cigarette smoking
- party
- shot in the chest
- bar
- fight
- bomb
- woods
- detective
Raw Deal Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger leads the cast, with Kathryn Harrold and Ed Lauter. Directed by John Irvin; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Irvin
Also Starring in Raw Deal
· 6 moreMore from John Irvin
More films directed by John Irvin, best-rated first: Hamburger Hill, The Boys & Girl from County Clare, The Dogs of War and Next of Kin.
Raw Deal Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Raw Deal 44 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 58% User score
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Raw Deal Plot Summary
What happens in Raw Deal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mark Kaminski Arnold Schwarzenegger is a small-town sheriff who lives with his alcoholic wife Amy Kathryn Harrold. He is a former FBI agent who once brutalized a suspect accused of sexually assaulting and murdering a young girl, a memory that haunts him after a prosecutor, Marvin Baxter, forces him to choose between resignation or prosecution and ultimately suspends him. In the wake of a deadly ambush that wipes out a protective detail for a mob informant, Blair Shannon, the son of FBI agent Harry Shannon, is killed. Harry Shannon swears to take vengeance, setting the stage for a high-stakes clash between law and crime.
Full summary
The whole story of Raw Deal, scene by scene
Raw Deal Box Office
Raw Deal grossed $16.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$16.2M
- US & Canada
- $16.2M
Raw Deal Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 3 trailers, 1 teaser and 2 clips.
- Trailer 2022 Trailer
- Trailer Raw Deal ≣ 1986 ≣ Trailer
- Teaser Arnold Schwarzenegger in Raw Deal 1986 TV trailer
- Clip RAW DEAL - Going to War Clip - Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
How Well Do You Know Raw Deal?
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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Who portrays the small‑town sheriff Mark Kaminski?
Cars in Raw Deal
61 cars on screen, including the 1983 Buick Riviera and the 1980 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine.
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1976 Cadillac Seville Important role -
1980 Jeep CJ-7 Important role
Raw Deal Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “Triple Identity” and “Gorilla”.
- Also known as
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- Triple Identity
- Gorilla
- Kaminski
- Fuego brutal
- Juego brutal
- Triple identidad
- ゴリラ
- Ejecutor
- 魔鬼杀阵
- Der City Hai
- Codice Magnum
- Le Contrat
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- Без компромиссов
- Piszkos alku
- Jak to się robi w Chicago
- Hårda bud
- Špinavá dohoda
- Сурови уговор
- 边缘战士
- Sagen er bank
- O Massacre
- עסקה ללא רחמים
- Koruyucu
- Raaka keikka
- Jogo Bruto
- Сурова сделка
- Без компромісів
- 고릴라
- Be kompromisų
- Misiune periculoasa
- Rått parti
- Το Ξεκαθάρισμα
- 魔鬼殺陣
- Sirovi ugovor
- เหล็กดิบ
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Raw Deal FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Raw Deal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Raw Deal?
Raw Deal runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Raw Deal released?
Raw Deal was released on June 6, 1986.
Who directed Raw Deal?
Raw Deal was directed by John Irvin.
More films by John Irvin Who is in the cast of Raw Deal?
Raw Deal stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kathryn Harrold and Ed Lauter, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Raw Deal make at the box office?
Raw Deal grossed $16.2 million worldwide.
How is Raw Deal rated?
Raw Deal has 44 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Raw Deal have a post-credit scene?
No. Raw Deal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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