Continental Divide (1981)
Popularity4.5/5
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Directors
Michael Apted
Cast
John Belushi, Blair Brown, Allen Garfield, Val Avery, Tony Ganios, Liam Russell
The story
Chicago newspaper reporter Ernie Souchak is investigating a corrupt alderman. While doing an exposé on some shady land dealings, he is assaulted by two crooked police officers sent by the alderman and ends up in the hospital. Souchak's editor decides to send him out of town for his own safety.
Genres
Romantic Comedy, romantic comedy
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