Cover-Up

1991 "If the lies don't kill you – the truth will."
4.4| 1h30m| R| en
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Mike Anderson, a tough American reporter on a dangerous foreign assignment, finds his own life in jeopardy when he uncovers a deadly labyrinth of political intrigue that threatens the lives of thousands. Dispatched to investigate a mysterious and fatal attack on an overseas US naval base, Anderson, a leading investigative journalist and ex-US marine, finds himself back on familiar ground. Instinct makes him question the official CIA explanation that cites an unknown terrorist group called Black October. Alone, and armed only with his combat training and determination to uncover the truth, he sets out to expose a complex and dangerous political web.

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Brightlyme i know i wasted 90 mins of my life.
Tedfoldol everything you have heard about this movie is true.
Breakinger A Brilliant Conflict
Sameer Callahan It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.
adonis98-743-186503 Mike Anderson (Dolph Lundgren), a tough American reporter on a dangerous foreign assignment, finds his own life in jeopardy when he uncovers a deadly labyrinth of political intrigue that. Although Cover- Up has some action here and there it's easily one of Lundgren's worst films it's really boring and i tried so hard to finish the whole thing the 3rd act in the church was easily the worst part of the movie also this movie came out on 1991 the same year that Terminator 2: Judgment Day came out so what is their excuse for such a mediocre film like this? I'll give Cover Up a 5.0/10 simply because of Dolph Lundgren only.
Bezenby Mike Anderson (Dolph Lungren) is an ex-marine reporter sent by the LA time to Tel Aviv to investigate the recent bombing of a US army base. There he meets his mate Cooper, who has now hooked up with Mike's ex. Mike sense that something isn't right with this attack, and he's right. A nerve gas has been stolen that can kill up to a square mile of people and it seems a shadowy group called Black October have stolen it. Mike sets out to find out what's up with the whole deal, and just exactly what Lou Gossett Junior has to do with it all.Low on action but high in covert shenanigans, Cover Up is helped greatly by the fact that Lungren, unlike a lot of action stars, is also quite a likable actor to boot. Here he doesn't have too much to do except snoop around, avoid the CIA, and avoid being killed by assassins, but he does find time to sleep with his widowed ex, get into a car chase, and seemingly get into a very violent fight with an actor who greatly resembles Italian b-movie star John Stiener (who, in some sort of time slip, travelled forward in time from a movie set in Rome to kick Dolph's head in - weird). There's your usual double and triple crosses, plus, for an action hero, Dolph really takes his licks here. I liked it for what it was, and when violence appears it's quite strong. Not bad for something to pass the time.
blackstonmichael when i first bought this movie at the dollar bin at the video store, i wasn't sure how this movie is going to be but now i have to say, i'm a proud owner of cover-up.Dolph lundgren's performance as mike Anderson was excellent. Lou gossett Jr give a good performance. john Finn from shows like Dawson's creek and cold case is surprisingly good. Lisa Berkley is sexy.director Manny coto does a fine job keeping the story alive but there is a lit of bit lacking in the action department but this is worth seeing. i hope to see Dolph lundgren in more in the way of drama movies.
BlackGas Great rainy day film, and a gem from this period.Not sure about the low ratings -- this is a solid action movie, and more, it's far more intelligent than a lot of similar movies from that time. An interesting, rather complex plot, and it's good and dark, something many of those other films lack.I really liked the ending as well, not really what one expects from this kind of film and the final shot is quite memorable.As far as this era of action films go, its an 8. In the bigger picture, still gets a six from me for being above average. Which is saying a lot, because most of these 80's/90's mercenary/military movies are 4's.I first saw this on a tape of old cheesy movies a friend had made when they were a kid, and was surprised and thoroughly enjoyed it. I remember being quite creeped out during a scene where you see the effects of a deadly nerve gas on people. Check it out.