A Shock to the System (1990)

In the high-octane world of corporate maneuvering, Graham Marshall, brilliantly portrayed by Sir Michael Caine, finds himself dangling on the precipice of success. He's poised to ascend the corporate ladder, his promotion within an advertising company tantalizingly within reach. But just when he's ready to taste the triumphant fruit of his labor, the ladder is cruelly yanked away. The coveted corner office slips from his grasp, landing instead in the lap of Roger Benham, a less-deserving subordinate. Marshall's world shatters, his aspirations dissolve and he's thrust back into the banality of his despised existence. The bitter sting of humiliation and frustration gnaws at him. He feels cheated, robbed of his rightful place at the top. But instead of succumbing to despair, Marshall taps into the dark recesses of his psyche. He hatches a devious plot, cunningly meticulous and chillingly ruthless. His revenge is targeted not just at his professional tormentors but also at the source of his personal vexation - his irksome wife. Marshall sees the infinite possibilities of his master plan and embarks on a bloody path of vengeance. He determines to "level" the playing field, both at the office and at home. "A Shock to the System" is a riveting exploration of the lengths one man will go to reclaim his derailed life. It's a high-stakes game of power and retribution, where the protagonist finds himself in a dangerous dance with destiny. His electrifying journey will captivate viewers, leaving them questioning the price of success and the potency of revenge.

A Shock to the System is a comedy movie featuring Michael Caine.

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