A Shock to the System (1990 film)

A Shock to the System is a 1990 American black comedy film directed by Jan Egleson and starring Michael Caine, Swoosie Kurtz, Elizabeth McGovern, and Peter Riegert. It is based on the 1984 novel A Shock to the System by British author Simon Brett.

A Shock to the System
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJan Egleson
Screenplay byAndrew Klavan
Based onA Shock to the System
by Simon Brett
Produced byPatrick McCormick
Starring
CinematographyPaul Goldsmith
Edited by
  • William M. Anderson
  • Peter C. Frank
Music byGary Chang
Production
companies
  • Brigand Pictures
  • Corsair Pictures
Distributed byCorsair Pictures
Release date
  • March 23, 1990 (1990-03-23)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$10 million
Box office$3.4 million

The film was released on March 23, 1990 and received generally positive reviews from critics.

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