Beyond Rangoon
“Truth has a witness”
Synopsis
Dr. Laura Bowman is a young widow who's unwittingly drawn into political turmoil while vacationing in Burma in the late 1980s. Bowman initially left San Francisco with her sister in an attempt to escape painful memories of her husband and son's violent deaths. But her fight to escape to Thailand could prove just as harrowing.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Beyond Rangoon (1995) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-24
Top Cast
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Patricia Arquette
Laura Bowman
U Aung Ko
U Aung Ko
Frances McDormand
Andy Bowman
Spalding Gray
Jeremy Watt
Tiara Jacquelina
San San, Hotel Desk Clerk
Ann Howard
Australian Doctor
Victor Slezak
Mr. Scott
Ye Myint
Zaw Win
Cho Cho Myint
Zabai
Michael Pickells
Nick Bowman
Enzo Rossi
Danny Bowman
Kuswadinath Bujang
Colonel
Johnny Cheah
Min Han
M. Rajoli
Karen Father
Jit Murad
Sein Htoo
Adelle Lutz
Aung San Suu Kyi
Zaidi Omar
Checkpoint Officer #1 at Train
Ridzuan Hashim
Officer Min
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 25, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$23M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.64x
-$8.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Boorman
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Lasker, Bill Rubenstein
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- Beyond Rangoon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $23M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.7M
- Production Studios
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Pleskow/Spikings Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Boorman
Alex Lasker, Bill Rubenstein
Hans Zimmer
John Seale, David Burr
Ron Davis
John Boorman, Barry Spikings, Eric Pleskow, Sean Ryerson
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Ron Davis
Editor
John Boorman
Producer
Anthony Pratt
Production Design
Alex Lasker
Screenplay
Barry Spikings
Producer
John Boorman
Director
Eric Pleskow
Producer
Bill Rubenstein
Screenplay
John Seale
Director of Photography
Sean Ryerson
Producer
Deborah Kramer
Costume Design
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beyond Rangoon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beyond Rangoon about?
Dr. Laura Bowman is a young widow who's unwittingly drawn into political turmoil while vacationing in Burma in the late 1980s. Bowman initially left San Francisco with her sister in an attempt to escape painful memories of her husband and son's violent deaths. But her fight to escape to Thailand could prove just as harrowing.
Who directed Beyond Rangoon?
Beyond Rangoon was directed by John Boorman.
Who stars in Beyond Rangoon?
The principal cast of Beyond Rangoon includes Patricia Arquette, U Aung Ko, Frances McDormand, Spalding Gray, Tiara Jacquelina.
When was Beyond Rangoon released and how long is it?
Beyond Rangoon was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Beyond Rangoon?
Beyond Rangoon had a reported production budget of $23M and grossed $14.7M at the worldwide box office (0.64 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Beyond Rangoon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beyond Rangoon was composed by Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beyond Rangoon?
Beyond Rangoon holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).