Point of No Return
“The government gave her a choice. Death. Or life as an assassin. Now, there's no turning back.”
Synopsis
Hardened criminal Maggie Hayward's consistent violence, even in police custody, ends in the execution chamber. However, top-secret US government agent 'Bob' arranges a staged death, so Maggie can be elaborately trained as a phantom killer and subdued into obedience.
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Trailer #1Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Bridget Fonda
Maggie Hayward
Gabriel Byrne
Bob
Dermot Mulroney
J. P.
Miguel Ferrer
Kaufman
Anne Bancroft
Amanda
Olivia D'Abo
Angela
Richard Romanus
Fahd Bahktiar
Harvey Keitel
Victor the Cleaner
Lorraine Toussaint
Beth
Geoffrey Lewis
Drugstore Owner
Mic Rodgers
Cop
Michael Rapaport
Big Stan
Ray Oriel
Burt
Spike McClure
Johnny D.
Lieux Dressler
Johnny's Mom
John Capodice
Detective
Carmen Zapata
Judge
Calvin Levels
Computer Instructor
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$30M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Badham
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Getchell, Alexandra Seros
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- Point of No Return
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $30M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Linson Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Badham
Robert Getchell, Alexandra Seros, Luc Besson
Hans Zimmer
Michael W. Watkins
Frank Morriss
Art Linson
Department Leadership Roster
Michael W. Watkins
Director of Photography
John Badham
Director
Frank Morriss
Editor
Art Linson
Producer
Robert Getchell
Screenplay
Alexandra Seros
Screenplay
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Marlene Stewart
Costume Design
Philip Harrison
Production Design
Mic Rodgers
Stunt Coordinator
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Point of No Return
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Point of No Return about?
Hardened criminal Maggie Hayward's consistent violence, even in police custody, ends in the execution chamber. However, top-secret US government agent 'Bob' arranges a staged death, so Maggie can be elaborately trained as a phantom killer and subdued into obedience.
Who directed Point of No Return?
Point of No Return was directed by John Badham.
Who stars in Point of No Return?
The principal cast of Point of No Return includes Bridget Fonda, Gabriel Byrne, Dermot Mulroney, Miguel Ferrer, Anne Bancroft.
When was Point of No Return released and how long is it?
Point of No Return was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did Point of No Return make at the box office?
Point of No Return grossed $30M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Point of No Return?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Point of No Return was composed by Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Point of No Return?
Point of No Return holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).