Product Details

• Actors: Cliff Robertson, Kenneth MCMillan, Cynthia Gibb, Scott Wilson, Lauren Hutton
• Format: NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
• VHS Release Date: August 1, 1989
• Run Time: 92 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6300213021
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #169,507 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Action-drama video with Burt Reynolds, Cliff Robertson and Lauren Hutton based in the Pacific Northwest.

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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Malone, August 3, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Malone [VHS] (VHS Tape)

O.K. Let me start by saying that this is the BEST ACTION MOVIE EVER. The action scenes are superbly done, not any of that cg stuff nowadays, just good ol superior coreography and the like. This movie is based on the book "Shotgun" by william Wingate. This is a great story about a mysterious stranger just passing by when his car breaks down. He then discovers a huge plot of a local landowner to take over the town, and he uses illegal means to take stuff he wants. The action begins when the bad guy sends a big chroney to beat up out hero. But, Malone is a martial arts master, and beats the guy up real good, this scene is really well done, it even has herioc theme music! Ah, that reminds me, the best part of the movie is at the end, heck, it's the best scene in any movie ever: the finale Explosion. I'm serious, this is the biggest and best explosion you have ever seen. Forget those other wimpy action movie explosions, Malone has the holy grail of all explosions. you half to see it to believe it. Words cannot describe how amazing this explosion is. Really, its that good. The music builds,the barn EXPLODES, and theres a cool hero worship shot where Malone walks toward the camera, a look of steel determination in his eyes, with a huge wall of fire behind him. I wish there was a DVD version, because I'm afraid I'm gonna wear out my VHS copy if I keep rewinding the explosion so much. You havent seen action (or explosions) until you've seen Malone. Best. Action. Movie. Ever.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reynolds+Eastern Oregon=Cinematic Brilliance, October 21, 2003

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Some guy in Portland (Portland Oregon USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Malone [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Why don't they make movies like this anymore!!! This explosive action film starring the incomperable BURT REYNOLDS will make you laugh, cry, fall in love (with Burt) then crap your pants with the absolute fantabulousness of it all. (Yes I made up the word fantabuluos just to describe this movie, because there were no words in the dictionary that could possibly do it justice.) Reynolds, in all of his action starrin', tight pants wearin', gun slingin', lady killin' glory is a CIA agent who is unhappy with his job, so he leaves, and ends up in a small Eastern Oregon town where trouble is afoot. And when Burt Reynolds is around trouble you know he can't stay out of it. Taking us from the beauty of Eastern Oregon to a breath-taking scene in Los Angeles (Very important scene!!!), this movie is like a roller coaster that is going a million miles an hour, derails, lands on another track, then the other roller coaster is coming right at it and they crash and then a barn full of maniacal patroit propaganda explodes. Then from the ashes arises Burt, with the cold, cutting eyes that warn all other maniacal patriot propagandists "Beware, Malone is coming for you!!!" Often overlooked with all the action is the beautiful love between Malone and the girl at the gas station, and then his passionate love of his old partner. At times heart warmingly beautiful at others heart racingly explosive, this movie has it all.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Step aside, Kubrick, October 12, 2003

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I have a first name (Bellingham, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Malone [VHS] (VHS Tape)

It astounds me that this movie exists. When I stop to think about it, my heart fills with wonder. This cinematic gem has gone unnoticed for 15 years but is an absolute delight to any who stumble upon it. Like many great artists, Burt Reynolds remains unnapreciated in his own time but his piercing eyes, succinct speech, and handlebar moustache will transcend to any future generation. This movie is the pinnacle of a career spanning nearly 40 years.
Reynolds, Richard Malone (or so you think) finds himself unhappy with his job in the CIA and pursues a much quieter life in the hills of the Cascade Mountains. While he is there he experiences many adventures, including a bare handed brawl on the city bridge and a "mysterious object beneath the barbershop newspaper." He leaves behind a trail of broken hearts and busted balls ending with a climactic exploding barn montage. This non-stop action thrill ride will keep you asking yourself; "what on Earth is going on?!" The cover art is composed brilliantly and is worth owning, in and of itself (Note: Reynolds skin tight dungarees, leaving very little to the imagination.) A must have item. When you find yourself blown away and begging for more, I would also recommend the movie "Stick." (AKA "Malone goes to Miami.)