Cradle 2 the Grave
“Born 2 the life. True 2 the code. Bad 2 the bone.”
Synopsis
Gang leader Tony pulls off a major diamond heist with his crew, but cop-turned-criminal Ling knows who has the loot and responds by kidnapping Tony's daughter and holding her for ransom. Unfortunately, Tony's lost the diamonds as well. As he frantically searches for his daughter and the jewels, Tony pairs with a high-kicking government agent who once worked with Ling and seeks revenge on him.
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Cradle 2 the Grave Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-07
Top Cast
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Jet Li
Su
DMX
Anthony Fait
Gabrielle Union
Daria
Anthony Anderson
Tommy
Tom Arnold
Archie
Paige Hurd
Vanessa
Mark Dacascos
Yao Ling
Kelly Hu
Sona
Sean Cory
Willy Chickens
Michael Jace
Odion
Drag-On
Miles
Paolo Seganti
Christophe
Ron Yuan
Laser Tech
Woon Young Park
Bald Enforcer
Johnny Tri Nguyen
Ling's Hitman
Marcus Young
Ling's Hitman
Stephen Quadros
Prison Guard Vogel
Gwen McGee
Subway Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
February 28, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 22, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$56.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.26x
+$31.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrzej Bartkowiak
- Screenplay & Story
- Channing Gibson, John O'Brien
- Original Score
- John Frizzell, Damon 'Grease' Blackman
- Original Title
- Cradle 2 the Grave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, English, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $56.5M
- Production Studios
- Silver Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Channing Gibson, John O'Brien
John Frizzell, Damon 'Grease' Blackman
Daryn Okada, Philip C. Pfeiffer, Robert LaBonge
Derek Brechin
Joel Silver, Herb Gains, Ray Copeland, Bonita Money
Department Leadership Roster
John Frizzell
Original Music Composer
Damon 'Grease' Blackman
Original Music Composer
Channing Gibson
Screenplay
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Director
Daryn Okada
Director of Photography
John O'Brien
Screenplay
Derek Brechin
Editor
Joel Silver
Producer
Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator
David F. Klassen
Production Design
Ha Nguyen
Costume Design
Scotty Richards
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cradle 2 the Grave
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What is Cradle 2 the Grave about?
Gang leader Tony pulls off a major diamond heist with his crew, but cop-turned-criminal Ling knows who has the loot and responds by kidnapping Tony's daughter and holding her for ransom. Unfortunately, Tony's lost the diamonds as well. As he frantically searches for his daughter and the jewels, Tony pairs with a high-kicking government agent who once worked with Ling and seeks revenge on him.
Who directed Cradle 2 the Grave?
Cradle 2 the Grave was directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak.
Who stars in Cradle 2 the Grave?
The principal cast of Cradle 2 the Grave includes Jet Li, DMX, Gabrielle Union, Anthony Anderson, Tom Arnold.
When was Cradle 2 the Grave released and how long is it?
Cradle 2 the Grave was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cradle 2 the Grave?
Cradle 2 the Grave had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $56.5M at the worldwide box office (2.26 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Cradle 2 the Grave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cradle 2 the Grave was composed by John Frizzell, Damon 'Grease' Blackman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cradle 2 the Grave?
Cradle 2 the Grave holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).