Marked for Death
“He's a good cop. In a bad mood.”
Synopsis
Just retired from the Drug Enforcement Agency, John Hatcher returns to his hometown and quickly discovers that drugs have infiltrated his old neighborhood. Determined to drive the dealers out, Hatcher crosses paths with a ferocious Jamaican drug lord who vows that Hatcher and his family are now marked for death.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"Marked For Death (1990)" Theatical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-13
Top Cast
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Steven Seagal
John Hatcher
Basil Wallace
Screwface
Keith David
Max
Tom Wright
Charles
Joanna Pacula
Leslie
Elizabeth Gracen
Melissa
Bette Ford
Kate
Danielle Harris
Tracey
Al Israel
Tito Barco
Arlen Dean Snyder
Duvall
Victor Romero Evans
Nesta
Tony DiBenedetto
Jimmy Fingers
Kevin Dunn
Lt. Sal Roselli
Danny Trejo
Hector
Elena Sahagun
Carmen
Rita Verreos
Marta
Peter Jason
Pete Stone
Tom Dugan
Paco
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 24, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$46M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.84x
+$34M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dwight H. Little
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Grais, Mark Victor
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Marked for Death
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $46M
- Production Studios
- Steamroller Productions, Victor & Grais Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dwight H. Little
Michael Grais, Mark Victor
James Newton Howard
Ric Waite, John M. Stephens
O. Nicholas Brown
Mark Victor, Steven Seagal, Michael Grais
Department Leadership Roster
Dwight H. Little
Director
Michael Grais
Screenplay
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Mark Victor
Producer
Ric Waite
Director of Photography
Steven Seagal
Producer
O. Nicholas Brown
Editor
Mark Victor
Screenplay
Michael Grais
Producer
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
Isabella B. Van Soest
Costume Design
Robb Wilson King
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marked for Death
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Marked for Death about?
Just retired from the Drug Enforcement Agency, John Hatcher returns to his hometown and quickly discovers that drugs have infiltrated his old neighborhood. Determined to drive the dealers out, Hatcher crosses paths with a ferocious Jamaican drug lord who vows that Hatcher and his family are now marked for death.
Who directed Marked for Death?
Marked for Death was directed by Dwight H. Little.
Who stars in Marked for Death?
The principal cast of Marked for Death includes Steven Seagal, Basil Wallace, Keith David, Tom Wright, Joanna Pacula.
When was Marked for Death released and how long is it?
Marked for Death was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Marked for Death?
Marked for Death had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $46M at the worldwide box office (3.84 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Marked for Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marked for Death was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Marked for Death?
Marked for Death holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).