Arizona Dream
“A rebellious young man. With his own version of the future. And his own fantasy of love.”
Synopsis
Rebellious young Axel Blackmar gets caught up into the family car business when his cousin, Paul, coaxes him to come to Arizona to attend the wedding of their Uncle Leo. As Axel makes the decision to try selling Cadillacs with his family, he meets an eccentric woman named Elaine and her equally quirky stepdaughter, Grace. Their lives become inextricably intertwined through romance, dreams – and death.
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Arizona Dream ≣ 1993 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-14
Top Cast
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Johnny Depp
Axel Blackmar
Jerry Lewis
Leo Sweetie
Faye Dunaway
Elaine Stalker
Lili Taylor
Grace Stalker
Vincent Gallo
Paul Leger
Paulina Porizkova
Millie
Michael J. Pollard
Fabian
Polly Noonan
Betty
Tricia Leigh Fisher
Lindy (uncredited)
Candyce Mason
Blanche
Alexia Rane
Angie
Ann Schulman
Carla
Patricia O'Grady
MC / Announcer
James R. Wilson
Lawyer
Erik Polczwartek
Man with Door
Kim Keo
Mechanical Doll
Sal Jenco
Man at the Phone
Vincent Tocktoo
Eskimo Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 9, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 12, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$19M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$113K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.01x
-$18.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emir Kusturica
- Screenplay & Story
- David Atkins
- Original Score
- Goran Bregović
- Original Title
- Arizona Dream
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Inuktitut, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Budget
- $19M
- Worldwide Gross
- $113K
- Production Studios
- Constellation, UGC, Hachette Première
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emir Kusturica
David Atkins, Emir Kusturica
Goran Bregović
Vilko Filač
Andrija Zafranović, Rached M'Dini
Claudie Ossard, Paul R. Gurian, Yves Marmion
Department Leadership Roster
Claudie Ossard
Producer
Goran Bregović
Original Music Composer
Andrija Zafranović
Editor
Emir Kusturica
Director
Vilko Filač
Director of Photography
Yves Marmion
Producer
David Atkins
Screenplay
Jill M. Ohanneson
Costume Design
Rached M'Dini
Editor
Miljen 'Kreka' Kljaković
Production Design
Everett Creach
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona Dream
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Arizona Dream about?
Rebellious young Axel Blackmar gets caught up into the family car business when his cousin, Paul, coaxes him to come to Arizona to attend the wedding of their Uncle Leo. As Axel makes the decision to try selling Cadillacs with his family, he meets an eccentric woman named Elaine and her equally quirky stepdaughter, Grace. Their lives become inextricably intertwined through romance, dreams – and death.
Who directed Arizona Dream?
Arizona Dream was directed by Emir Kusturica.
Who stars in Arizona Dream?
The principal cast of Arizona Dream includes Johnny Depp, Jerry Lewis, Faye Dunaway, Lili Taylor, Vincent Gallo.
When was Arizona Dream released and how long is it?
Arizona Dream was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of Arizona Dream?
Arizona Dream had a reported production budget of $19M and grossed $113K at the worldwide box office (0.01 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Arizona Dream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arizona Dream was composed by Goran Bregović.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arizona Dream?
Arizona Dream holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).