Mercy
Synopsis
The world of successful New York lawyer Frank Kramer unravels when his daughter, Nicole, is kidnapped. Her abductors, Matty and Ruby, send him on an exhausting odyssey crisscrossing New York City. Every time the phone rings, Frank is forced to comply with the kidnappers' increasingly outrageous demands. Twenty-four hours later, Frank has stolen a quarter of a million dollars from his office, been beaten up in Harlem, and is no closer to his daughter. He has no idea that the kidnappers want more than his money. They want Rachel.
Top Cast
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John Rubinstein
Frank Kramer
Amber Kain
Ruby
Sam Rockwell
Matty (Al)
Jane Lanier
Carol
Novella Nelson
Angela
Phillip Brock
Phil Kline
Rhea Silver-Smith
Nicole Kramer
Christopher J. Quinn
Joey
Kevin Joseph
Livingston
Mark Mullin
Mr. Funbags the Clown
Robert Shepard
Bartender
Rick Gomez
Peter
Maura Tierney
Simonet
Flotilla DeBarge
Transvestite Hooker
Daniel J. Adkins
Wendall
Ajay Mehta
Taxi Driver
John A. Baker
Bum on Subway
Judy Goldschmidt
Peter's Girlfriend
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$52K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.06x
-$49K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Shepard
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Shepard
- Original Score
- Rolfe Kent
- Original Title
- Mercy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $52K
- Worldwide Gross
- $3K
- Production Studios
- Injosho Films LLC, Elevator Pictures LLC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Shepard
Richard Shepard
Rolfe Kent
Sarah Cawley
Adam Lichtenstein
Rolfe Kent, Rocky Collins, Richard Shepard, Jennifer L. Pearlman
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Shepard
Writer
Richard Shepard
Director
Rolfe Kent
Original Music Composer
Adam Lichtenstein
Editor
Rolfe Kent
Producer
Rocky Collins
Producer
Sarah Cawley
Director of Photography
Anne Ross
Production Design
Richard Shepard
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mercy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mercy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mercy about?
The world of successful New York lawyer Frank Kramer unravels when his daughter, Nicole, is kidnapped. Her abductors, Matty and Ruby, send him on an exhausting odyssey crisscrossing New York City. Every time the phone rings, Frank is forced to comply with the kidnappers' increasingly outrageous demands. Twenty-four hours later, Frank has stolen a quarter of a million dollars from his office, been beaten up in Harlem, and is no closer to his daughter. He has no idea that the kidnappers want more than his money. They want Rachel.
Who directed Mercy?
Mercy was directed by Richard Shepard.
Who stars in Mercy?
The principal cast of Mercy includes John Rubinstein, Amber Kain, Sam Rockwell, Jane Lanier, Novella Nelson.
When was Mercy released and how long is it?
Mercy was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mercy?
Mercy had a reported production budget of $52K and grossed $3K at the worldwide box office (0.06 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Mercy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mercy was composed by Rolfe Kent.