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5.3 / 10(103 votes)IMDbR19891h 45m$9M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Renegades

“This time, they've brought their guns to the city.”

Synopsis

While investigating police corruption in his department, undercover cop Buster McHenry is forced to participate in a heist, leading to innocent casualties and the theft of an ancient Lakota tribal spear. After McHenry ends up severely wounded, he is taken in by Native American Hank Storm, who is out to recover the spear and avenge the death of a loved one in the heist.

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Renegades (1989) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-30

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 2, 1989

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 6, 2024

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.56x ROI)

Production Budget

$16M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.56x

-$7M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $16MWorldwide: $9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jack Sholder
Screenplay & Story
David Rich
Original Score
Michael Kamen
Original Title
Renegades
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 45m
Production Budget
$16M
Worldwide Gross
$9M
Production Studios
Morgan Creek Entertainment, Interscope Communications

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jack Sholder

Screenplay & Story

David Rich

Original Score & Music

Michael Kamen

Director of Photography

Phil Meheux

Film Editing

Caroline Biggerstaff

Producers

J. Rickley Dumm, Ted Field, James G. Robinson, Joe Roth, David Madden

Department Leadership Roster

David Rich

Writer

Jack Sholder

Jack Sholder

Director

J. Rickley Dumm

J. Rickley Dumm

Producer

Phil Meheux

Phil Meheux

Director of Photography

David Madden

David Madden

Producer

Caroline Biggerstaff

Editor

Michael Kamen

Michael Kamen

Original Music Composer

Carol Spier

Production Design

Mickey Gilbert

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Renegades

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Renegades about?

While investigating police corruption in his department, undercover cop Buster McHenry is forced to participate in a heist, leading to innocent casualties and the theft of an ancient Lakota tribal spear. After McHenry ends up severely wounded, he is taken in by Native American Hank Storm, who is out to recover the spear and avenge the death of a loved one in the heist.

Who directed Renegades?

Renegades was directed by Jack Sholder.

Who stars in Renegades?

The principal cast of Renegades includes Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Jami Gertz, Robert Knepper, Bill Smitrovich.

When was Renegades released and how long is it?

Renegades was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.

What was the box office and production budget of Renegades?

Renegades had a reported production budget of $16M and grossed $9M at the worldwide box office (0.56 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Renegades?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Renegades was composed by Michael Kamen.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Renegades?

Renegades holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).