The 51st State
“Nice wheels. Dirty deals. And one mean mother in a kilt.”
Synopsis
An American master chemist plans to score big on a once in a lifetime drug deal. All does not go as planned and he is soon entangled in a web of deceit.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Formula 51 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-04-28
Top Cast
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Samuel L. Jackson
Elmo McElroy
Robert Carlyle
Felix DeSouza
Emily Mortimer
Dakota Parker
Meat Loaf
The Lizard
Rhys Ifans
Iki
Sean Pertwee
Detective Virgil Kane
Ricky Tomlinson
Leopold Durant
Michael Starke
Arthur
Anna Keaveney
Shirley DeSouza
Paul Barber
Frederick
Stephen Walters
Blowfish
Nigel Whitmey
L.A. Highway Patrol
Mac McDonald
Mr. Davidson
Michael J. Reynolds
Mr. Escobar
Junix Inocian
Mr. Ho-Fat
Jake Abraham
Konokko
Aaron Swartz
Mr. Yuri
David Webber
Mr. Jones
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 3, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$27M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.48x
-$14.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ronny Yu
- Screenplay & Story
- Stel Pavlou
- Original Score
- Headrillaz
- Original Title
- The 51st State
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $27M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.9M
- Production Studios
- Alliance Atlantis, Fifty First Films, Focus Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronny Yu
Stel Pavlou
Headrillaz
Poon Hang-Sang
David Wu
Malcolm Kohll, Seaton McLean, David Pupkewitz, Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Aldridge
Department Leadership Roster
Ronny Yu
Director
Stel Pavlou
Screenplay
Malcolm Kohll
Producer
Seaton McLean
Producer
David Pupkewitz
Producer
Headrillaz
Original Music Composer
Poon Hang-Sang
Director of Photography
David Wu
Editor
Alan MacDonald
Production Design
Kate Carin
Costume Design
Mark Aldridge
Producer
Jonathan Debin
Producer
András Hámori
Producer
Stel Pavlou
Producer
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.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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 The 51st State
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The 51st State about?
An American master chemist plans to score big on a once in a lifetime drug deal. All does not go as planned and he is soon entangled in a web of deceit.
Who directed The 51st State?
The 51st State was directed by Ronny Yu.
Who stars in The 51st State?
The principal cast of The 51st State includes Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Carlyle, Emily Mortimer, Meat Loaf, Rhys Ifans.
When was The 51st State released and how long is it?
The 51st State was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of The 51st State?
The 51st State had a reported production budget of $27M and grossed $12.9M at the worldwide box office (0.48 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The 51st State?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 51st State was composed by Headrillaz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 51st State?
The 51st State holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).