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5.8 / 10(683 votes)IMDbR19961h 24m$22.6M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Bulletproof

“Tough cop. Hostile witness.”

Synopsis

An undercover police officer named Rock Keats befriends a drug dealer and car thief named Archie Moses in a bid to catch the villainous drug lord Frank Coltan. But the only problem is that Keats is a cop, his real name is Jack Carter, and he is working undercover with the LAPD to bust Moses and Colton at a sting operation the LAPD has set up.

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Bulletproof 1996 Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-27

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 6, 1996

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 21, 1997

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.9x ROI)

Production Budget

$25M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$22.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.9x

-$2.4M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $25MWorldwide: $22.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ernest R. Dickerson
Screenplay & Story
Joe Gayton, Lewis Colick
Original Score
Elmer Bernstein
Original Title
Bulletproof
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 24m
Production Budget
$25M
Worldwide Gross
$22.6M
Production Studios
Universal Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ernest R. Dickerson

Screenplay & Story

Joe Gayton, Lewis Colick

Original Score & Music

Elmer Bernstein

Director of Photography

Steven Bernstein

Film Editing

George Folsey Jr.

Producers

Brad Grey, Sandy Wernick, Eric L. Gold, Bernie Brillstein, Robert Simonds

Department Leadership Roster

Elmer Bernstein

Elmer Bernstein

Original Music Composer

George Folsey Jr.

George Folsey Jr.

Editor

Joe Gayton

Screenplay

Lewis Colick

Lewis Colick

Screenplay

Ernest R. Dickerson

Ernest R. Dickerson

Director

Robert Simonds

Robert Simonds

Producer

Marie France

Costume Design

Steven Bernstein

Director of Photography

Tim A. Davison

Tim A. Davison

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bulletproof.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bulletproof

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Bulletproof about?

An undercover police officer named Rock Keats befriends a drug dealer and car thief named Archie Moses in a bid to catch the villainous drug lord Frank Coltan. But the only problem is that Keats is a cop, his real name is Jack Carter, and he is working undercover with the LAPD to bust Moses and Colton at a sting operation the LAPD has set up.

Who directed Bulletproof?

Bulletproof was directed by Ernest R. Dickerson.

Who stars in Bulletproof?

The principal cast of Bulletproof includes Damon Wayans, Adam Sandler, James Caan, Jeep Swenson, James Farentino.

When was Bulletproof released and how long is it?

Bulletproof was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.

What was the box office and production budget of Bulletproof?

Bulletproof had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $22.6M at the worldwide box office (0.9 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Bulletproof?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Bulletproof was composed by Elmer Bernstein.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Bulletproof?

Bulletproof holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).