The Relic
“They did the unthinkable. They brought it back.”
Synopsis
A homicide detective teams up with an evolutionary biologist to hunt a giant creature that is killing people in a Chicago museum.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Relic Movie Trailer 1997 - (Penelope Ann Miller, Tom Sizemore, Linda Hunt)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-03
Top Cast
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Penelope Ann Miller
Dr. Margo Green
Tom Sizemore
Lt. Vincent D'Agosta
Linda Hunt
Dr. Ann Cuthbert
James Whitmore
Dr. Albert Frock
Clayton Rohner
Det. Hollingsworth
Chi Muoi Lo
Dr. Greg Lee
Thomas Ryan
Tom Parkinson
Robert Lesser
Mayor Robert Owen
Diane Robin
The Mayor's Wife
Lewis van Bergen
John Whitney
Constance Towers
Mrs. Harriet Blaisedale
Francis X. McCarthy
Mr. George Blaisedale
Audra Lindley
Dr. Matilda Zwiezic
John Kapelos
McNally
Tico Wells
Bailey
Mike Bacarella
Bradley
Gene Davis
Martini
John DiSanti
Guard Wootton
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasporto Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 10, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$34M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.57x
-$26M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Hyams
- Screenplay & Story
- Amy Holden Jones, John Raffo, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver
- Original Score
- John Debney
- Original Title
- The Relic
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $60M
- Worldwide Gross
- $34M
- Production Studios
- Mutual Film Company, Paramount Pictures, TOHO-TOWA, Pacific Western, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Marubeni, BBC, Tele München
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Hyams
Amy Holden Jones, John Raffo, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston
John Debney
Peter Hyams
Steven Kemper
Gale Anne Hurd, Sam Mercer, Mark Gordon, Gary Levinsohn
Department Leadership Roster
Amy Holden Jones
Screenplay
John Raffo
Screenplay
Gale Anne Hurd
Producer
John Debney
Original Music Composer
Peter Hyams
Director of Photography
Sam Mercer
Producer
Rick Jaffa
Screenplay
Peter Hyams
Director
Amanda Silver
Screenplay
Steven Kemper
Editor
Daniel J. Lester
Costume Design
Philip Harrison
Production Design
Brian Smrz
Stunt Coordinator
Gregory L. McMurry
Visual Effects Supervisor
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.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Relic.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Relic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Relic about?
A homicide detective teams up with an evolutionary biologist to hunt a giant creature that is killing people in a Chicago museum.
Who directed The Relic?
The Relic was directed by Peter Hyams.
Who stars in The Relic?
The principal cast of The Relic includes Penelope Ann Miller, Tom Sizemore, Linda Hunt, James Whitmore, Clayton Rohner.
When was The Relic released and how long is it?
The Relic was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Relic?
The Relic had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $34M at the worldwide box office (0.57 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Relic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Relic was composed by John Debney.
Is The Relic based on a book or true story?
The Relic is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lincoln Child", Novel: "Douglas Preston".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Relic?
The Relic holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).