Down
“YOUR NEXT STOP... IS HELL.”
Synopsis
After the elevators at a New York City skyscraper begin inexplicably malfunctioning, putting its passengers at risk, mechanic Mark Newman and reporter Jennifer Evans begin separate investigations. Newman gets resistance from superiors at his company, which manufactured the elevator, while additional elevator incidents cause several gruesome deaths. The police get involved and suspect that terrorists are responsible, but a far stranger explanation looms.
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Down (2001) - Trailer
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Top Cast
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James Marshall
Mark Newman
Naomi Watts
Jennifer Evans
Eric Thal
Jeffrey
Michael Ironside
Gunter Steinberg
Edward Herrmann
Milligan
Dan Hedaya
Lt. McBain
Ron Perlman
Mitchell
Kathryn Meisle
Mildred
David Gwillim
Blind Man (Mr Faith)
Martin McDougall
Security Guard Andy
John Cariani
Security Guard Gary
Ike Barinholtz
Niles Benson
Peter Banks
Maintenance Chief
William Vanderpuye
Murphy
Wilke Durand
Kowalski's Wife
Bobbi Eden
Hooker #2
Sasha Woman
Hooker #1
Todd Boyce
ESU Captain
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 20, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$536K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.04x
-$14.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Maas
- Screenplay & Story
- Dick Maas
- Original Score
- Paul M. van Brugge
- Original Title
- Down
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $536K
- Production Studios
- First Floor Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Maas
Dick Maas
Paul M. van Brugge
Marc Felperlaan
Bert Rijkelijkhuizen
Laurens Geels, William S. Gilmore, Dick Maas, Heinz Thym
Department Leadership Roster
Laurens Geels
Producer
Dick Maas
Producer
Paul M. van Brugge
Original Music Composer
Bert Rijkelijkhuizen
Editor
John Graysmark
Production Design
Linda Bogers
Costume Design
Dick Maas
Director
Dick Maas
Writer
Marc Felperlaan
Director of Photography
Willem de Beukelaer
Stunt Coordinator
Hans van Helden
Visual Effects Supervisor
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 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Down
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What is Down about?
After the elevators at a New York City skyscraper begin inexplicably malfunctioning, putting its passengers at risk, mechanic Mark Newman and reporter Jennifer Evans begin separate investigations. Newman gets resistance from superiors at his company, which manufactured the elevator, while additional elevator incidents cause several gruesome deaths. The police get involved and suspect that terrorists are responsible, but a far stranger explanation looms.
Who directed Down?
Down was directed by Dick Maas.
Who stars in Down?
The principal cast of Down includes James Marshall, Naomi Watts, Eric Thal, Michael Ironside, Edward Herrmann.
When was Down released and how long is it?
Down was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Down?
Down had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $536K at the worldwide box office (0.04 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Down?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Down was composed by Paul M. van Brugge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Down?
Down holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).