Exposed
“Her passionate affair drew her into a world of danger and death.”
Synopsis
Wisconsin farm girl Elizabeth Carlson leaves family and her English teacher lover behind and escapes to New York. There she soon makes a career for herself as a fashion model. During a vernissage she's approached by a mysterious man whose motives are unclear...
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Exposed (1983) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-15
Top Cast
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Nastassja Kinski
Elizabeth Carlson
Rudolf Nureyev
Daniel Jelline
Harvey Keitel
Rivas
Ian McShane
Greg Miller
Bibi Andersson
Margaret
Ron Randell
Curt
Pierre Clémenti
Vic
James Russo
Nick
Éléonore Klarwein
Rivas' Gang
Dov Gottesfeld
Marcel
Marion Varella
Bridget Gormann
Murray Moston
Hotel Manager
Stephanie Farrow
Waitress
Carmen
Lois Straub
Carl Lee
Duke
Miguel Piñero
Man in the Street (New York)
Jeff Silverman
Man in the Street (New York)
Michel Delahaye
Man in the Street (Paris)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 9, 1985
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.08x
-$16.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Toback
- Screenplay & Story
- James Toback
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Exposed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Toback
James Toback
Georges Delerue
Henri Decaë
Robert Lawrence
James Toback, Serge Silberman
Department Leadership Roster
James Toback
Director
James Toback
Writer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Henri Decaë
Director of Photography
Kristi Zea
Costume Design
Brian Eatwell
Production Design
James Toback
Producer
Robert Lawrence
Editor
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Exposed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Exposed about?
Wisconsin farm girl Elizabeth Carlson leaves family and her English teacher lover behind and escapes to New York. There she soon makes a career for herself as a fashion model. During a vernissage she's approached by a mysterious man whose motives are unclear...
Who directed Exposed?
Exposed was directed by James Toback.
Who stars in Exposed?
The principal cast of Exposed includes Nastassja Kinski, Rudolf Nureyev, Harvey Keitel, Ian McShane, Bibi Andersson.
When was Exposed released and how long is it?
Exposed was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Exposed?
Exposed had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $1.4M at the worldwide box office (0.08 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Exposed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Exposed was composed by Georges Delerue.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Exposed?
Exposed holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).