The Alarmist
“Don't be alarmed... they're professionals.”
Synopsis
Young Tommy Hudler decides to become a security systems salesman, and is an instant success. Everything seems to be going great until he discovers there's more to this business and his boss Heinrich than he previously suspected.
Top Cast
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David Arquette
Tommy Hudler
Stanley Tucci
Heinrich Grigoris
Kate Capshaw
Gale Ancona
Mary McCormack
Sally
Ryan Reynolds
Howard Ancona
Tricia Vessey
April Brody
Ruth Miller
Mrs. Fielding
Hoke Howell
Mr. Fielding
Michael Learned
Beth Hudler
Lewis Arquette
Bruce Hudler
Richmond Arquette
Andrew Hudler
Gabriel Dell Jr.
Skippy Hudler
Valerie Long
Doris
Kim Tobin
Bambi
Colin Campbell
Waiter
Eric Zivot
Shelly
Vinnie Bilancio
Assistant Director
Clea DuVall
Suzy
Release History & Theatrical Window
(Toronto International Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
October 23, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Evan Dunsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Evan Dunsky
- Original Score
- Christophe Beck
- Original Title
- The Alarmist
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Evan Dunsky
Evan Dunsky, Keith Reddin
Christophe Beck
Alex Nepomniaschy
Norman Buckley
Stefan Simchowitz, Beau Flynn, Lisa Zimble, Thomas Augsberger, Matthias Emcke
Department Leadership Roster
Evan Dunsky
Director
Lisa Zimble
Producer
Rick Avery
Stunt Coordinator
Christophe Beck
Original Music Composer
Norman Buckley
Editor
Alex Nepomniaschy
Director of Photography
Denise Wingate
Costume Design
Amy Ancona
Production Design
Evan Dunsky
Screenplay
Dan Stone
Producer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Alarmist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Alarmist about?
Young Tommy Hudler decides to become a security systems salesman, and is an instant success. Everything seems to be going great until he discovers there's more to this business and his boss Heinrich than he previously suspected.
Who directed The Alarmist?
The Alarmist was directed by Evan Dunsky.
Who stars in The Alarmist?
The principal cast of The Alarmist includes David Arquette, Stanley Tucci, Kate Capshaw, Mary McCormack, Ryan Reynolds.
When was The Alarmist released and how long is it?
The Alarmist was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Alarmist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Alarmist was composed by Christophe Beck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Alarmist?
The Alarmist holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).