The Fixer (1998)

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Jack Killoran is a lawyer who can 'fix' any situation for his wealthy clients, usually by bribing or blackmailing corrupt officials. Killoran runs afoul of some of his clients when he has a crisis of conscience after miraculously surviving a riding accident.

Film Overview
"The Fixer" is a gripping 1998 thriller film directed by Charles Robert Carner. The lead function is remarkably played by Jon Voight who depicts Jack Killoran, a 'Fixer' worldwide of politics. Other crucial characters are also brought to life by the similarity Brenda Bakke, J.J Johnston, and Karl Pruner.

Plot Summary
Jack Killoran, a high-powered, well-connected and hard-nosed legal representative working for a rich and influential entrepreneur named David Corliss, is plunged into the dispute of his life. Killoran is basically a 'fixer', using connections, money, and adjustment to conceal his client's prohibited and unethical activities. His life begins to unwind when a complex circumstance emerges involving a collapsed building.

The event happened at one of Corliss' building and construction sites, with the collapse causing the death of a whole family other than an adolescent young boy, Eddie. Consumed by guilt, Killoran chooses to pursue the fact and bring justice to the family while handling another prospective scandal - his affair with the wife of an enthusiastic district attorney.

Expedition of Themes
In 'The Fixer', themes such as corruption, justice, redemption, and morality are deeply checked out. The film illustrates Killoran's improvement, at first nearly predatory in his ruthlessness to keep his clients out of difficulty, yet later becoming tortured by his deeds. Through Eddie, the sole survivor of the collapsed structure, we see the human aspect to his customers' criminal activities, something Jack had actually previously distanced himself from. This empathy and humanization inspire him to correct his wrongs, causing tension-filled drama along the way.

Cast Performance and Notable Scenes
Jon Voight provides an impressive efficiency as Jack Killoran, expertly moving from a seasoned 'cleaner' to someone grappling with their conscience. His portrayal of Killoran is both thrilling and thought-provoking, triggering audiences to question the line in between ideal and wrong.

Among the motion picture's emphasize scenes is when Killoran starts to explore Corliss' company and discovers a cover-up of subpar building and construction products that led to the building collapse. The subsequent conflict between Corliss and Killoran exposes the rotten core of corruption and sets the phase for the high-stakes climax.

Conclusion
'The Fixer' is an exhilarating drama that supplies a compelling and plain look at normalized corruption behind closed doors of power and cash. It showcases Killoran's battle with his moral compass and subsequent mission for justice, regardless of the dangers involved. Through efficient storytelling and strong efficiencies, especially by Jon Voight, 'The Fixer' concludes as a biting indictment of corruption while emphasizing the importance of individual integrity and ethical responsibility. It leaves us contemplating, as the theme suggests, that no one is beyond redemption, prompting viewers to confront the ramifications and human expenses of accepting dishonest habits in society.

Top Cast

  • Jon Voight (small)
    Jon Voight
    Jack Killoran
  • Brenda Bakke (small)
    Brenda Bakke
    C.J.
  • J.J. Johnston (small)
    J.J. Johnston
    Angelo
  • Miguel Sandoval (small)
    Miguel Sandoval
    Mayor Melendez
  • Jack Wallace (small)
    Jack Wallace
    Judge Wolinski
  • J. Winston Carroll
    Bubba Powell