Oxygen
“A killer. A cop. Someone's... buried alive.”
Synopsis
When housewife Frances Hannon is abducted and buried alive, detective Madeline Foster is brought in. With only 24 hours before Frances' oxygen runs out, Madeline pursues the trail laid by a killer calling himself Harry Houdini. After capturing him, Madeline brings Harry back to the police station, but is unable to get him to confess where Frances is buried. As time runs down, Harry gets inside the head of unstable, alcoholic Madeline.
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Adrien Brody In "Oxygen" (1999)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-04-06
Top Cast
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Maura Tierney
Det. Madeline Foster
Adrien Brody
Harry
James Naughton
Clark Hannon
Laila Robins
Frances Hannon
Terry Kinney
Tim
Paul Calderon
Jesse
Dylan Baker
Jackson Lantham
Olek Krupa
Madeline's Lover
Frankie Faison
Phil Kline
Slavko Štimac
Jerome Jerzy
Judy Goldschmidt
Judy the Cop
Michael Henderson
Handsome
Robert Shepard
Sal the Bartender
Eddie Perez
Scary Guy
Gene Canfield
Joe the Cop
Christopher J. Quinn
Chris the Cop
Bernard McClain
Byron the Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Shepard
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Shepard
- Original Score
- Rolfe Kent
- Original Title
- Oxygen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3K
- Production Studios
- Paddy Wagon Productions, Abandon Pictures, Curb Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Shepard
Richard Shepard
Rolfe Kent
Sarah Cawley
Adam Lichtenstein
Jonathan Stern, Karen Lauder, Mike Curb, Richard Shepard, Carole Curb Nemoy
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Shepard
Director
Jonathan Stern
Producer
Sarah Cawley
Director of Photography
Mike Curb
Producer
Richard Shepard
Producer
Carole Curb Nemoy
Producer
Rowena Rowlings
Production Design
Richard Shepard
Writer
Adam Lichtenstein
Editor
Rolfe Kent
Original Music Composer
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.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oxygen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Oxygen about?
When housewife Frances Hannon is abducted and buried alive, detective Madeline Foster is brought in. With only 24 hours before Frances' oxygen runs out, Madeline pursues the trail laid by a killer calling himself Harry Houdini. After capturing him, Madeline brings Harry back to the police station, but is unable to get him to confess where Frances is buried. As time runs down, Harry gets inside the head of unstable, alcoholic Madeline.
Who directed Oxygen?
Oxygen was directed by Richard Shepard.
Who stars in Oxygen?
The principal cast of Oxygen includes Maura Tierney, Adrien Brody, James Naughton, Laila Robins, Terry Kinney.
When was Oxygen released and how long is it?
Oxygen was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did Oxygen make at the box office?
Oxygen grossed $3K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Oxygen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Oxygen was composed by Rolfe Kent.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Oxygen?
Oxygen holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).