Tightrope
“A cop on the edge.”
Synopsis
Wes Block is a detective who's put on the case of a serial killer whose victims are young and pretty women. The murders are getting personal when the killer chooses victims who are acquaintances of Block. Even his daughters are threatened.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-17
Top Cast
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Clint Eastwood
Wes Block
Geneviève Bujold
Beryl Thibodeaux
Dan Hedaya
Det. Molinari
Alison Eastwood
Amanda Block
Jenny Beck
Penny Block
Marco St. John
Leander Rolfe
Rebecca Perle
Becky Jacklin
Regina Richardson
Sarita
Randi Brooks
Jamie Cory
Jamie Rose
Melanie Silber
Margaret Howell
Judy Harper
Rebecca Clemons
Girl with Whip
Janet MacLachlan
Dr. Yarlofsky
Graham Paul
Luther
Bill Holliday
Police Chief
John Wilmot
Medical Examiner
Margie O'Dair
Mrs. Holstein
Joy N. Houck Jr.
Swap Meet Owner
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$48.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Tuggle
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Tuggle
- Original Score
- Lennie Niehaus
- Original Title
- Tightrope
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $48.1M
- Production Studios
- Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Tuggle
Richard Tuggle
Lennie Niehaus
Bruce Surtees
Joel Cox
Clint Eastwood, Fritz Manes
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Tuggle
Director
Richard Tuggle
Screenplay
Clint Eastwood
Producer
Lennie Niehaus
Original Music Composer
Bruce Surtees
Director of Photography
Joel Cox
Editor
Fritz Manes
Producer
Edward C. Carfagno
Production Design
Glenn Wright
Costume Design
Buddy Van Horn
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 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 Tightrope
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tightrope about?
Wes Block is a detective who's put on the case of a serial killer whose victims are young and pretty women. The murders are getting personal when the killer chooses victims who are acquaintances of Block. Even his daughters are threatened.
Who directed Tightrope?
Tightrope was directed by Richard Tuggle.
Who stars in Tightrope?
The principal cast of Tightrope includes Clint Eastwood, Geneviève Bujold, Dan Hedaya, Alison Eastwood, Jenny Beck.
When was Tightrope released and how long is it?
Tightrope was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did Tightrope make at the box office?
Tightrope grossed $48.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Tightrope?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tightrope was composed by Lennie Niehaus.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tightrope?
Tightrope holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).