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As they travel across the country to verify Cleve's claims, the film explores the symbiotic relationship between the cop and the killer, suggesting they are two sides of the same coin. 1987 - Best Seller
(1987) is a neo-noir crime thriller directed by John Flynn and written by Larry Cohen . The film centers on an unlikely partnership between Cleve ( James Woods ), a career hitman, and Dennis Meechum (Brian Dennehy), a veteran police officer and successful true-crime author. Plot Overview Watch the original theatrical trailer for a glimpse