Dead Presidents
“The only color that counts is green.”
Synopsis
On the streets they call cash dead presidents. And that's just what a Vietnam veteran is after when he returns home from the war only to find himself drawn into a life of crime. With the aid of his fellow vets he plans the ultimate heist -- a daring robbery of an armored car filled with unmarked U.S. currency!
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Dead Presidents (1995) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-18
Top Cast
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Larenz Tate
Anthony Curtis
Keith David
Kirby
Chris Tucker
Skip
Freddy Rodríguez
Jose
Rose Jackson
Juanita Benson
N'Bushe Wright
Delilah Benson
Clifton Powell
Cutty
Terrence Howard
Cowboy
Bokeem Woodbine
Cleon
Clifton Collins Jr.
Betancourt
Elizabeth Rodriguez
Marisol
Michael Imperioli
D'ambrosio
Cheryl Freeman
Mrs. Barton
James Pickens Jr.
Mr. Curtis
Jenifer Lewis
Mrs. Curtis
Larry McCoy
Nicky
Rodney Winfield
Mr. Warren
Sticky Fingaz
Martin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Göteborg Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 29, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.41x
+$14.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Henry Brown
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Dead Presidents
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $24.1M
- Production Studios
- Caravan Pictures, Underworld Pictures, Hollywood Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
Michael Henry Brown, Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
Danny Elfman
Lisa Rinzler, David Waterston
Dan Lebental
Albert Hughes, Darryl Porter, Allen Hughes
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Hughes
Producer
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Lisa Rinzler
Director of Photography
Allen Hughes
Producer
Dan Lebental
Editor
Albert Hughes
Director
Allen Hughes
Director
Michael Henry Brown
Screenplay
Paul A. Simmons Jr.
Costume Design
Albert Hughes
Writer
David Brisbin
Production Design
Jeff Ward
Stunt Coordinator
Allen Hughes
Writer
Jon Farhat
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Presidents
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What is Dead Presidents about?
On the streets they call cash dead presidents. And that's just what a Vietnam veteran is after when he returns home from the war only to find himself drawn into a life of crime. With the aid of his fellow vets he plans the ultimate heist -- a daring robbery of an armored car filled with unmarked U.S. currency!
Who directed Dead Presidents?
Dead Presidents was directed by Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes.
Who stars in Dead Presidents?
The principal cast of Dead Presidents includes Larenz Tate, Keith David, Chris Tucker, Freddy Rodríguez, Rose Jackson.
When was Dead Presidents released and how long is it?
Dead Presidents was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dead Presidents?
Dead Presidents had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $24.1M at the worldwide box office (2.41 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Dead Presidents?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Presidents was composed by Danny Elfman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead Presidents?
Dead Presidents holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).