Sea of Love
“Deception is dangerous. Desire is deadly.”
Synopsis
Seen-it-all New York detective Frank Keller is unsettled - he has done twenty years on the force and could retire, and he hasn't come to terms with his wife leaving him for a colleague. Joining up with an officer from another part of town to investigate a series of murders linked by the lonely hearts columns he finds he is getting seriously and possibly dangerously involved with Helen, one of the main suspects.
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Sea of Love (1989) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-04
Top Cast
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Al Pacino
Frank Keller
Ellen Barkin
Helen Cruger
John Goodman
Sherman
Michael Rooker
Terry
William Hickey
Frank Keller Sr.
Richard Jenkins
Gruber
Paul Calderon
Serafino
Gene Canfield
Struk
Larry Joshua
Dargan
John Spencer
Lieutenant
Christine Estabrook
Gina Gallagher / Lonelyheart
Barbara Baxley
Miss Allen
Patricia Barry
Older Woman
Mark Phelan
Murdered Man
Michael O'Neill
Raymond Brown
Michael Fischetti
Doorman
Luis Antonio Ramos
Omar Maldonado
Rafael Báez
Efram Maldonado
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 15, 1989
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$19M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$110.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.84x
+$91.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold Becker
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Price
- Original Score
- Trevor Jones
- Original Title
- Sea of Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $19M
- Worldwide Gross
- $110.9M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold Becker
Richard Price
Trevor Jones
Ronnie Taylor, Adam Holender
David Bretherton
Martin Bregman, Louis A. Stroller
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Bregman
Producer
Ronnie Taylor
Director of Photography
Louis A. Stroller
Producer
Harold Becker
Director
David Bretherton
Editor
Dick Ziker
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Price
Writer
Trevor Jones
Original Music Composer
John Jay Moore
Production Design
Betsy Cox
Costume Design
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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 Sea of Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sea of Love about?
Seen-it-all New York detective Frank Keller is unsettled - he has done twenty years on the force and could retire, and he hasn't come to terms with his wife leaving him for a colleague. Joining up with an officer from another part of town to investigate a series of murders linked by the lonely hearts columns he finds he is getting seriously and possibly dangerously involved with Helen, one of the main suspects.
Who directed Sea of Love?
Sea of Love was directed by Harold Becker.
Who stars in Sea of Love?
The principal cast of Sea of Love includes Al Pacino, Ellen Barkin, John Goodman, Michael Rooker, William Hickey.
When was Sea of Love released and how long is it?
Sea of Love was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sea of Love?
Sea of Love had a reported production budget of $19M and grossed $110.9M at the worldwide box office (5.84 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Sea of Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sea of Love was composed by Trevor Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sea of Love?
Sea of Love holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).