Hangfire
Synopsis
When a large group of escaped convicts take Ike Slayton, a Vietnam veteran's wife hostage, Slayton enlists the help of his old army friend in a furious search to find her, while a hard-nosed National Guardsman leads a platoon of solders determined to kill or capture all the convicts, even if it means killing all the hostages in the crossfire.
Top Cast
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Brad Davis
Sheriff Ike Slayton
Ken Foree
Billy
Kim Delaney
Maria Montoya Slayton
Lee de Broux
Kuttner
Jan-Michael Vincent
Colonel Johnson
James Tolkan
Patch
George Kennedy
Warden Barles
Yaphet Kotto
Police Lieutenant
Lou Ferrigno
Smitty
Blake Conway
Captain
Lyle Alzado
Albert
Peter Lupus
Sgt. Conlan
Nancy Schuster
Nancy
Grant Cramer
Snake
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 11, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Maris
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian D. Jeffries
- Original Title
- Hangfire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Motion Picture Corporation of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Maris
Brian D. Jeffries
Mark Morris
Peter Maris
Brad Krevoy, Steven Stabler
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Maris
Director
Mark Morris
Director of Photography
Brad Krevoy
Producer
Steven Stabler
Producer
Brian D. Jeffries
Writer
Peter Maris
Editor
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hangfire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hangfire about?
When a large group of escaped convicts take Ike Slayton, a Vietnam veteran's wife hostage, Slayton enlists the help of his old army friend in a furious search to find her, while a hard-nosed National Guardsman leads a platoon of solders determined to kill or capture all the convicts, even if it means killing all the hostages in the crossfire.
Who directed Hangfire?
Hangfire was directed by Peter Maris.
Who stars in Hangfire?
The principal cast of Hangfire includes Brad Davis, Ken Foree, Kim Delaney, Lee de Broux, Jan-Michael Vincent.
When was Hangfire released and how long is it?
Hangfire was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hangfire?
Hangfire holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).