Head Office 1986

In the cutthroat world of corporate politics, ambitious college grad John Issel (Judge Reinhold) finds himself caught in a web of backstabbing and manipulation as he rises through the ranks at I.N.C. But as his promotions pile up, John begins to realize that his real value lies not in his skills, but in his father's influential connections.

In the cutthroat world of corporate politics, ambitious college grad John Issel (Judge Reinhold) finds himself caught in a web of backstabbing and manipulation as he rises through the ranks at I.N.C. But as his promotions pile up, John begins to realize that his real value lies not in his skills, but in his father's influential connections.

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Plot Summary


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As Jack Issel (Jack Issel) navigates his corporate ascent at I.N.C., he finds himself ensnared in a web of corruption and deceit. His two primary mentors, Scott Dantley (chief financial officer) and Bob Nixon (chief operating officer), model the art of manipulation, instructing him on how to exploit others for personal gain. Max Landsberger, his personnel officer, echoes this sentiment, warning that in the corporate world, money and power take precedence over people. Jane Caldwell, I.N.C.’s vice president of public relations, serves as a dubious role model, using her charms to climb the ranks with an alarming efficiency.

Uncertain about his own abilities and often inept, Jack struggles to comprehend why he continues to rise through the ranks. It’s not until he meets Rachel, the passionate daughter of ruthless CEO Pete Helmes (CEO), that he begins to uncover the truth behind his meteoric rise. As it turns out, Jack’s father, a powerful yet corrupt Senator, has been instrumental in promoting Jack’s career with the ulterior motive of securing Senator Issel’s support for I.N.C.’s plans to shutter a textile plant in Allenville and relocate it to San Marcos, a Latin American country.

Within weeks of his employment, Jack finds himself promoted once more, accompanied by Max. They travel to Allenville, where Rachel has organized a massive protest against the impending plant closure. As the townspeople, including thousands of workers and residents, converge on the streets, they unleash their fury upon Jack and Max’s limousine, much to the dismay of Sal, the company’s beleaguered driver.

In a bold move to impress Rachel, Jack eschews the usual corporate spin, instead revealing the truth about I.N.C.’s motivations to the press. This impromptu admission sparks outrage among Helmes and Senator Issel, who watch the proceedings unfold on their TV screens. Despite the fallout, Jack’s courageous decision earns him Rachel’s admiration, leading them to spend a night together.

As dawn breaks, a seismic shift occurs within the corridors of power. The morning after, Helmes is compelled to reassess his intentions regarding Jack Issel, whose actions have unwittingly catapulted him into the national spotlight, with the media hailing him as an unassuming hero. This sudden turnaround prompts Helmes to extend an olive branch to Jack, inviting him to a weekend soiree at his estate, where fate intervenes once more, as Rachel and Jack cross paths again, this time under the guise of familial ties - she is, in fact, Helmes’ daughter. As the evening unfolds, Helmes attempts to sway Jack’s allegiance back to I.N.C.’s fold by hosting a high-stakes dinner reception at the council offices of San Marcos, a fictional Latin American nation, where Jack is expected to facilitate a $2 million transaction as part of a clandestine ploy to curry favor with General Sepulveda, the dictator.

Under the guise of evening revelry, Jack and Rachel seize the opportunity to uncover the truth behind Helmes’ machinations. They pilfer the suitcase containing the ill-gotten gains - a $2 million cash bribe - and make their escape from the pursuing security forces in a heart-pumping chase that culminates in their exposure of I.N.C.’s true intentions to the press. The ripple effect of their actions proves far-reaching, as Pete Helmes is forced to resign from I.N.C. in shame, and Jack and Rachel emerge victorious, inheriting the majority of I.N.C.’s stockholder shares.

As the dust settles, Jack, now the chairman of the board at I.N.C., takes to the skies, piloting a helicopter once owned by his predecessor, Pete Helmes, accompanied by Sal as his trusted pilot.

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