Revenge
“A passion that cannot be denied. A betrayal that cannot be forgiven.”
Synopsis
Michael ‘Jay’ Cochran has just left the Navy after 12 years and he's not quite sure what he's going to do, except that he knows he wants a holiday. He decides to visit Tiburon Mendez, a powerful but shady Mexican businessman who he once flew to Alaska for a hunting trip. Arriving at the Mendez mansion in Mexico, he is immediately surprised by the beauty and youth of Mendez’s wife, Miryea.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Revenge trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-02-15
Top Cast
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Kevin Costner
Michael J. Cochran
Anthony Quinn
Tiburon 'Tibey' Mendez
Madeleine Stowe
Miryea
Miguel Ferrer
Amador
Tomas Milian
Cesar
Joaquín Martínez
Mauro
James Gammon
Texan
Jesse Corti
Madero
Sally Kirkland
Rock Star
Luis de Icaza
Ramon
Gerardo Zepeda
Elefante
John Leguizamo
Ignacio
Joe Santos
Ibarra
Christofer de Oni
Diaz
Daniel Rojo
Vaquero
Edna Bolkan
Roxanne
Pia Karina
Rochelle
Julián Pastor
Quinones
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Harrison, Jeffrey Alan Fiskin
- Original Score
- Jack Nitzsche
- Original Title
- Revenge
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.6M
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Scott
Jim Harrison, Jeffrey Alan Fiskin
Jack Nitzsche
Jeffrey L. Kimball
Chris Lebenzon, Michael Tronick
Kevin Costner, Stanley Rubin, Hunt Lowry
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Rubin
Producer
Benjamín Fernández
Production Design
Jim Harrison
Screenplay
Tony Scott
Director
Chris Lebenzon
Editor
Michael Tronick
Editor
Jeffrey Alan Fiskin
Screenplay
Hunt Lowry
Producer
Jack Nitzsche
Original Music Composer
Michael Seymour
Production Design
Aude Bronson-Howard
Costume Design
Jeffrey L. Kimball
Director of Photography
Terry Leonard
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Revenge
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What is Revenge about?
Michael ‘Jay’ Cochran has just left the Navy after 12 years and he's not quite sure what he's going to do, except that he knows he wants a holiday. He decides to visit Tiburon Mendez, a powerful but shady Mexican businessman who he once flew to Alaska for a hunting trip. Arriving at the Mendez mansion in Mexico, he is immediately surprised by the beauty and youth of Mendez’s wife, Miryea.
Who directed Revenge?
Revenge was directed by Tony Scott.
Who stars in Revenge?
The principal cast of Revenge includes Kevin Costner, Anthony Quinn, Madeleine Stowe, Miguel Ferrer, Tomas Milian.
When was Revenge released and how long is it?
Revenge was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
How much did Revenge make at the box office?
Revenge grossed $15.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Revenge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Revenge was composed by Jack Nitzsche.
Is Revenge based on a book or true story?
Revenge is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jim Harrison".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Revenge?
Revenge 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; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).