Raising the Heights
Synopsis
When a perfect storm breeds violence in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Crown Heights, a black teenager and a Jewish reporter face pivotal choices that could alter the course of their lives.
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Raising the Heights [Red Band Trailer] (1998)
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1x
+undefined net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Gottlieb
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Gottlieb
- Original Score
- Philip Stern
- Original Title
- Raising the Heights
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $3K
- Worldwide Gross
- $3K
- Production Studios
- Blackstar Communications, Magott Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Gottlieb
Max Gottlieb
Philip Stern
Michael Dana
Jack Haigis
Max Gottlieb
Department Leadership Roster
Max Gottlieb
Director
Max Gottlieb
Writer
Max Gottlieb
Producer
Philip Stern
Original Music Composer
Michael Dana
Director of Photography
Jack Haigis
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raising the Heights
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What is Raising the Heights about?
When a perfect storm breeds violence in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Crown Heights, a black teenager and a Jewish reporter face pivotal choices that could alter the course of their lives.
Who directed Raising the Heights?
Raising the Heights was directed by Max Gottlieb.
Who stars in Raising the Heights?
The principal cast of Raising the Heights includes Gilbert Glenn Brown, Darneice Foster, Elizabeth June, John Knox, Fia Perera.
When was Raising the Heights released and how long is it?
Raising the Heights was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Raising the Heights?
Raising the Heights had a reported production budget of $3K and grossed $3K at the worldwide box office (1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Raising the Heights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Raising the Heights was composed by Philip Stern.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Raising the Heights?
Raising the Heights holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).