by Mark Deming
synopsis
In this satirical political thriller, detective Arthur Decowitz (John Dennis Johnston), better known as Art Deco, is a hard-boiled private eye. A dangerous international criminal genius, The Hyena (Stephen McHattie), plans to blow up Los Angeles, and the CIA have gotten wind of his plan. However, they need a fall guy for their plot to foil the Hyena's scheme, and they set up Art Deco as a possible conspirator. Cult figure Brion James appears in the supporting cast.
characteristics
- Good-guy
- Political
- Politician
- Frame-up
- Framed
- Conspiracy
- Conspire
- Detective
- Bad-guy
