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Timothy Hutton stars in this rabble-rousing movie in the tradition of Rocky, directed by Bob Clark. Hutton plays Jimmy Lynch, the younger brother of New York City firefighter Terry (Robert Urich). Ter... read more read more...ry is off-duty and has been drinking but rescues a young girl for a dangerous fire. When he injures himself in the fire and is hospitalized, New York City refuses to pay for his medical expenses because he was intoxicated during the rescue. Incensed that Mayor Tyler (Robert Culp) refuses to look after his brother, Jimmy decides to take them all on and mounts a series of public stunts designed to embarrass the mayor. Along the way, Jimmy becomes a folk hero, since he hides his identity behind the signature "Turk 182!" Jimmy is now a celebrity and consents to sit down for a television interview to reveal his true identity. But when the television station fails to broadcast the interview due to political pressure, Jimmy takes it upon himself to stage one final elaborate stunt to make the public aware of Terry's plight. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Bob Clark (III)

Release Date: February 15, 1985

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DVD Release Date: August 13, 2002

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  • stormyweather980
    September 14, 2009
    stormyweather980
    I first saw "Turk 182!" (yes, its title really has an exclamation point in it) a few years back, and I thought it was a great movie. Now that I've grown a little since then and matured even more, I wanted to watch it again to see if it was as great as I remembered it.....and it w... read moreas.
    Terry "Turk" Lynch (Robert Urich) is a New York City fireman that was injured while saving a little girl from a burning building. After many pleads for help from Terry's younger brother, James (Timothy Hutton), all the leaders of the city refuse to give Terry the benefits that he needs to live and to recover from his accident.

    James Lynch is so upset about his brother not getting what he deserves, that he becomes a hero in his own way, by using graffiti to create certain messages (you'll have to watch the movie to find out what they are and what they mean) all over the city. Whether it's on a living horse, a famous bridge, or a "graffiti proof" train, James sure knows how to use graffiti as an art.

    "Turk 182!" doesn't have any spectacular special effects or a tremendously engrossing plot or script, so if you're looking for that, you will be very disappointed. It's just a basic story about a brother trying to give his older brother some due, and to let everybody else know that he is a hero.

    For years I've enjoyed watching "Turk 182!," and I'm pretty sure I'll always like it. It baffles me that this film seems to be so invisible to movie fans. It's a great film that deserves more attention than it has gotten so far. If you like great movies, I definitely recommend purchasing "Turk 182!" NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2001. Underrated movie in my book indeed.
  • moviefan1725
    June 21, 2008
    moviefan1725
    From Bob Clark, the man who gave us Porky's, Porky's II, Rhinestone, and A Christmas Story (talk about running the gamut) comes the story of Jimmy Lynch, a young man who tries to get justice for his firefighter brother when he's injured trying to rescue a little girl from a burni... read moreng building, while off duty. He wages a graffiti war against the mayor of New York City, who may have covered up for a corrupt political ally. In doing so, he becomes a folk hero to the people of the city. Timothy Hutton stars as Jimmy, aka "Turk 182". Kim Cattrall is a social worker who joins in his fight. Robert Urich co-stars as Jimmy's injured brother, who's so disturbed over his ordeal that actaully attempts suicide. Peter Falk and Darren McGavin are the detectives hot on Jimmy's trail. It may sound heavy handed, but it's actually lighter than it sounds. Hutton makes Jimmy extremely likeable, and you can't help but root for him. Clark creates a real feel for NYC by making use of many landmarks including Giants Stadium and the Queensboro Bridge. A good time movie.
  • ileo
    March 17, 2008
    ileo
    Great movie!
  • smiley011999
    December 22, 2008
    smiley011999
    Shiiiit, and SHIT! are two of the best lines for the mayor's chief of security and the mayor (Robert Culp). The best scene is the stadium scoreboard with the apple scratching its head thinking hard, followed by the clue "who flew?".
  • firstamb
    August 1, 2008
    firstamb
    A New York mayor is involved in a scandal about a fireman who was killed in an accident, and his sibling decides to go about tagging his name on everything. Notv exactly a responsible act by the brother, but he does it anyway, for his brother's memory. A pretty good movie, if not... read more at times a little contrived.
  • maxpowerhjays
    February 10, 2008
    maxpowerhjays
    good for a laugh maybe a cry, you know this movie will really make you think is what i guess im getting at.
  • mikeboas
    August 27, 2007
    mikeboas
    Film critic Jack Garner recently used this film to make a point. He said film titles made up of numbers are not memorable. While I think fans of 8 1/2 would disagree, I was intrigued enough by his description of Turk 182 to pick up a copy. To my surprise, it was directed by Bo... read moreb Clark.

    Not a great movie, although you do root for the characters. The vandalism vigilante plot doesn't have many surprises, although it's amusing to watch through post-9/11 eyes. The inspiring stunts in the movie would enrage the public today -- just look at the uproar over the Aqua Teen Hunger Force in Boston. Kim Catrall was gorgeous, and it was interesting hearing Robert Urich and Tim Hutton do New York accents.
  • Mabbb
    April 1, 2007
    Mabbb
    Funny, cute and shows love for brother. Laughing and cheering all the way! He even outsmarted the cops, although that could be easy to do with some of them.

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Critic Reviews

Variety Staff
October 17, 2007
Variety Staff, Variety

Besides its compelling storyline, Turk 182! features outstanding performances across the board, with Hutton perfect in the role of the determined unassuming hero. Full Review

Janet Maslin
June 18, 2005
Janet Maslin, New York Times

Everything looks wrong. Full Review

Dave Kehr
June 18, 2005
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

It seems deliberately designed to drive you screaming from the theater. Full Review

Roger Ebert
June 18, 2005
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Sure, it would be neat to see a movie about a guy like this. But not this movie. Full Review

October 17, 2007
TV Guide's Movie Guide

A ridiculous and totally insipid film. Full Review

June 24, 2006
Time Out

Adamantly sincere but utterly redundant populism. Full Review

June 18, 2005
Film4

A feel-good movie that doesn't deliver. Full Review

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
August 21, 2004
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

A simple-minded parable.

Oz
March 4, 2004
Oz, eFilmCritic.com

A film that will have scholars scratching their heads in 2027, this is a film that won't change your life in any way, shape or form, but makes for a decent 3AM TV diversion. Full Review

Emanuel Levy
June 26, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

No review available.

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