Movie

A Show of Force

“Reporter Kate Melendez is onto the biggest story of her life. If she lives to tell it.”

★ 5.3(13)19901h 35m

A Show of Force is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Bruno Barreto
Release date: 1990-05-11
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About A Show of Force

A Show of Force is a 1990 movie in the Crime, Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Bruno Barreto, starring Amy Irving, Andy Garcia and Lou Diamond Phillips. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Show of Force in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In this thriller, television reporter Kate Ryan de Meléndez investigates the death of two radical Puerto Rican activists, whom she begins to believe may have been framed and murdered by undercover American agents.

Cast

Amy Irving

Kate Melendez

Andy Garcia

Luis Angel Mora

Lou Diamond Phillips

Jesus Fuentes

Robert Duvall

Howard

Kevin Spacey

Frank Curtin

Erik Estrada

Machado

Juan Fernández

Captain Correa

Lupe Ontiveros

Pepita

León Singer

Julio Dominguez

Priscilla Pointer

Alice Ryan

Hattie Winston

Foster

Joseph Campanella

Walker Ryan

Themes & keywords

puerto ricogovernment cover-up

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Show of Force in Ireland?+

In Ireland, A Show of Force is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is A Show of Force on Netflix?+

A Show of Force is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is A Show of Force?+

A Show of Force has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in A Show of Force?+

A Show of Force stars Amy Irving, Andy Garcia, Lou Diamond Phillips, Robert Duvall and Kevin Spacey.

When did A Show of Force come out?+

A Show of Force is a 1990 movie directed by Bruno Barreto.

What genre is A Show of Force?+

A Show of Force is Crime, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed A Show of Force?+

A Show of Force was directed by Bruno Barreto.