Repo! The Genetic Opera
“Not Your Parents' Opera.”
Synopsis
By the year 2056, an epidemic of organ failures has devastated the planet. The megacorporation GeneCo provides organ transplants on a payment plan — and those unable to fulfill their plans have their organs repossessed. In the midst of this, a sickly teenager discovers a shocking secret about herself, her father, and their connection to GeneCo.
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Top Cast
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Alexa PenaVega
Shilo Wallace
Paul Sorvino
Rotti Largo
Anthony Stewart Head
Nathan Wallace / Repo Man
Sarah Brightman
Blind Mag
Paris Hilton
Amber Sweet
Bill Moseley
Luigi Largo
Nivek Ogre
Pavi Largo
Terrance Zdunich
GraveRobber
Sarah Power
Marni Wallace
Jessica Horn
Jessica Adams
Branko Lebar
Rotti's Chauffeur
Briana Buckmaster
Sherrie Alviso
Joan Jett
'Seventeen' Guitarist (uncredited)
Anna Kostan
Young Mormon Woman
Brad Austin
Young Morman Man
Marty Adams
Big Man
Rebecca Marshall
Woman with Martini Glass
Egidio Tari
Man in Tuxedo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 7, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 22, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$199K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.02x
-$8.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darren Lynn Bousman
- Screenplay & Story
- Terrance Zdunich, Darren Smith
- Original Score
- Darren Smith, Terrance Zdunich, Rob Bertola
- Original Title
- Repo! The Genetic Opera
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $8.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $199K
- Production Studios
- Twisted Pictures, Lionsgate, Mandate Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darren Lynn Bousman
Terrance Zdunich, Darren Smith
Darren Smith, Terrance Zdunich, Rob Bertola
Joseph White
Harvey Rosenstock
Peter Block, Darren Lynn Bousman, Mark Burg, Jason Constantine, Sarah Greenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Darren Lynn Bousman
Director
Darren Smith
Original Music Composer
Terrance Zdunich
Original Music Composer
Jon Campfens
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jamie Jones
Stunt Coordinator
Darren Smith
Writer
Terrance Zdunich
Writer
Joseph White
Director of Photography
Harvey Rosenstock
Editor
Alex Kavanagh
Costume Design
Mark Burg
Producer
Daniel J. Heffner
Producer
Oren Koules
Producer
Carl Mazzocone
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
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 Repo! The Genetic Opera
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What is Repo! The Genetic Opera about?
By the year 2056, an epidemic of organ failures has devastated the planet. The megacorporation GeneCo provides organ transplants on a payment plan — and those unable to fulfill their plans have their organs repossessed. In the midst of this, a sickly teenager discovers a shocking secret about herself, her father, and their connection to GeneCo.
Who directed Repo! The Genetic Opera?
Repo! The Genetic Opera was directed by Darren Lynn Bousman.
Who stars in Repo! The Genetic Opera?
The principal cast of Repo! The Genetic Opera includes Alexa PenaVega, Paul Sorvino, Anthony Stewart Head, Sarah Brightman, Paris Hilton.
When was Repo! The Genetic Opera released and how long is it?
Repo! The Genetic Opera was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Repo! The Genetic Opera?
Repo! The Genetic Opera had a reported production budget of $8.5M and grossed $199K at the worldwide box office (0.02 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Repo! The Genetic Opera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Repo! The Genetic Opera was composed by Darren Smith, Terrance Zdunich, Rob Bertola.
Is Repo! The Genetic Opera based on a book or true story?
Repo! The Genetic Opera is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Terrance Zdunich".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Repo! The Genetic Opera?
Repo! The Genetic Opera holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).