The Hidden
“It's only human on the outside...”
Synopsis
When average, law-abiding citizens suddenly turn to a life of hedonistic behavior and violent crime, Detective Tom Beck is tasked with helping young FBI agent Lloyd Gallagher determine the cause.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-06
Top Cast
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Kyle MacLachlan
Lloyd Gallagher
Michael Nouri
Tom Beck
Ed O'Ross
Cliff Willis
Claudia Christian
Brenda Lee Van Buren
William Boyett
Jonathan Miller
Chris Mulkey
Jack DeVries
Clarence Felder
Lt. John Masterson
Clu Gulager
Lt. Ed Flynn
Richard Brooks
Sanchez
Larry Cedar
Brem
Katherine Cannon
Barbara Beck
Kristen Clayton
Juliet Beck
John McCann
Senator Holt
Lin Shaye
Carol Miller
Frank Renzulli
Michael Buckley
Duane Davis
Eddie
James Luisi
Ferrari Salesman
Whitney Reis
Liz
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 30, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 24, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.95x
+$4.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Sholder
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Kouf
- Original Score
- Michael Convertino
- Original Title
- The Hidden
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.7M
- Production Studios
- Third Elm Street Venture, Heron Communications, Mega Entertainment, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Sholder
Jim Kouf
Michael Convertino
Jacques Haitkin
Maureen O'Connell, Michael N. Knue
Jeffrey Klein, Michael L. Meltzer, Dennis Harris, Stephen Diener, Lee Muhl
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Convertino
Original Music Composer
Michael L. Meltzer
Producer
Maureen O'Connell
Editor
Jim Kouf
Screenplay
Jack Sholder
Director
Gerald T. Olson
Producer
Robert Shaye
Producer
Jacques Haitkin
Director of Photography
Michael N. Knue
Editor
C.J. Strawn
Production Design
Mick Strawn
Production Design
Malissa Daniel
Costume Design
Don Pike
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hidden
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hidden about?
When average, law-abiding citizens suddenly turn to a life of hedonistic behavior and violent crime, Detective Tom Beck is tasked with helping young FBI agent Lloyd Gallagher determine the cause.
Who directed The Hidden?
The Hidden was directed by Jack Sholder.
Who stars in The Hidden?
The principal cast of The Hidden includes Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Nouri, Ed O'Ross, Claudia Christian, William Boyett.
When was The Hidden released and how long is it?
The Hidden was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Hidden?
The Hidden had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $9.7M at the worldwide box office (1.95 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Hidden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hidden was composed by Michael Convertino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hidden?
The Hidden holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).