Blackout
“Who is he? Who was he? Is he a killer? Or a hero?”
Synopsis
John Gray, a mild-mannered banker, gets hit by a car and loses most of his memory. When he gets out of the hospital, he has flashbacks which do not fit with his current life. After a strange telephone call and a murder attempt on his wife, Gray's wife is murdered which he is forced to go to L.A. in order to solve the crime and piece together his mysterious past.
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Brian Bosworth
John Gray / Wayne Garret
Brad Dourif
Thomas Payne
Claire Yarlett
Jenny
Marta DuBois
Sharon Gray
Jeremy Roberts
Scar
Lance LeGault
Agent Jack Daniels
Marie Barrientos
Cindy
Sheila Wills
Dr. Brown
Gérard L'Heureux
Bartender #1
Tom Poster
Tattoo Guy
Jim Cody Williams
Drinker #1
Brad Greenquist
Opponent
Chip Heller
Guard #1
Roy Conrad
Harry
Howard Mungo
Black Prisoner
Daniel Namath
White Prisoner
Thomas Rosales Jr.
Hispanic Prisoner
David Gene Gibbs
Ace
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan A. Goldstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruben Gordon, Steve Schoenberg
- Original Score
- Terry Plumeri
- Original Title
- Blackout
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Midnight Heat Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan A. Goldstein
Ruben Gordon, Steve Schoenberg
Terry Plumeri
Geoffrey Schaaf
Kert Vandermeulen
Ashok Amritraj, Yakov Bentsvi, Ernst Etchie Stroh, Gary Wichard
Department Leadership Roster
Ashok Amritraj
Producer
Yakov Bentsvi
Producer
Terry Plumeri
Original Music Composer
Arlan Jay Vetter
Production Design
Allan A. Goldstein
Director
Ruben Gordon
Screenplay
Steve Schoenberg
Screenplay
Kert Vandermeulen
Editor
Geoffrey Schaaf
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackout
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blackout about?
John Gray, a mild-mannered banker, gets hit by a car and loses most of his memory. When he gets out of the hospital, he has flashbacks which do not fit with his current life. After a strange telephone call and a murder attempt on his wife, Gray's wife is murdered which he is forced to go to L.A. in order to solve the crime and piece together his mysterious past.
Who directed Blackout?
Blackout was directed by Allan A. Goldstein.
Who stars in Blackout?
The principal cast of Blackout includes Brian Bosworth, Brad Dourif, Claire Yarlett, Marta DuBois, Jeremy Roberts.
When was Blackout released and how long is it?
Blackout was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Blackout?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blackout was composed by Terry Plumeri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blackout?
Blackout holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).