Raw Deal
1986, English. Directed by John Irvin.
The system gave him a raw deal. Nobody gives him a raw deal.
Mark Kaminsky is kicked out of the FBI for his rough treatment of a suspect. He winds up as the sheriff of a small town in North Carolina. FBI Chief Harry Shannon, whose son has been killed by a mobster named Patrovina, enlists Kaminsky in a personal vendetta with a promise of reinstatement into the FBI if Patrovina is taken down. To accomplish this, he must go undercover and join Patrovina's gang.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- John IrvinDirector
- Arnold SchwarzeneggerMark Kaminski / Joseph P. Brenner
- Kathryn HarroldMonique
- Sam WanamakerLuigi Patrovita
- Paul ShenarPaulo Rocca
- Robert DaviMax Keller
- Ed LauterBaker
- Darren McGavinHarry Shannon
- Joe RegalbutoMarvin Baxter
- Mordecai LawnerMarcellino
- Steven HillMartin Lamanski
- Blanche BakerAmy Kaminski
- Louise RobeyLamanski's Girl
Details
- Released
- 4 June 1986
- Country
- United States of America, Netherlands
- Written by
- Norman Wexler, Gary DeVore, Luciano Vincenzoni
- Budget
- $8.5M
- Box office
- $16M
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Raw Deal: quick answers
Is Raw Deal worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 967 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Raw Deal?
Raw Deal runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Raw Deal have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Raw Deal. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Raw Deal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Raw Deal is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Raw Deal on?
Raw Deal isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Raw Deal?
If you liked Raw Deal, try Death Wish 4: The Crackdown, Death Wish 3, Hard to Kill.
Who directed Raw Deal?
Raw Deal (1986) was directed by John Irvin and stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kathryn Harrold, Sam Wanamaker.