After New York City firefighter Terry Lynch is unable to receive any compensation for an injury incurred during the off-duty rescue of a young girl, he grows suicidal. Furious, his brother Jimmy attempts to have Mayor Tyler intervene, but the corrupt politician instead denounces Terry as a drunk. Determined to get justice, Jimmy begins a graffiti campaign of embarrassing slogans mocking the mayor, which soon captivates the city.

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Cast

Timothy Hutton

Jimmy Lynch

Robert Urich

Terry Lynch

Kim Cattrall

Danny Boudreau

Robert Culp

Mayor Tyler

Darren McGavin

Det. Kowalski

Steven Keats

jockamo

Paul Sorvino

Himself

Peter Boyle

Det. Ryan

James Tolkan

Hanley

Thomas Quinn

Hooly

Norman Parker

Dr. Salco

Dick O'Neill

Powerhouse chief