One False Move
“There was no crime in Star City, Arkansas. No murder. And no fear. Until now.”
Synopsis
Following a series of drug deals and murders, three criminals -- Fantasia, Ray Malcolm and Pluto -- travel from Los Angeles to Houston, finally arriving in a small Arkansas town to go into hiding. Two detectives from the LAPD, who are already on the case, contact the town's sheriff, Dale Dixon, to alert him of the fugitives' presence in the area. Underestimating Dixon, the criminals have no idea what they are about to face.
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Bill Paxton
Dale "Hurricane" Dixon
Cynda Williams
Fantasia / Lila
Billy Bob Thornton
Ray Malcolm
Michael Beach
Pluto
Jim Metzler
Dud Cole
Earl Billings
McFeely
Natalie Canerday
Cheryl Ann
Robert Ginnaven
Charlie
Robert Anthony Bell
Byron
Kevin Hunter
Ronnie
Phyllis Kirklin
Mrs. Walker
Meredith 'Jeta' Donovan
Bonnie
Jimmy Bridges
Bobby
Phyllis Sutton
Jackie
Derrick Williams
Darren
John Mahon
Chief Jenkins
Max Segar
Assistant Chief
Duncan Rouleau
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 8, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 11, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.62x
-$957K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- Billy Bob Thornton, Tom Epperson
- Original Score
- Derek Holt, Peter Haycock, Terry Plumeri
- Original Title
- One False Move
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- IRS Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Franklin
Billy Bob Thornton, Tom Epperson
Derek Holt, Peter Haycock, Terry Plumeri
James L. Carter, Janusz Kamiński
Carole Kravetz Aykanian
Jesse Beaton, Harold Welb, Paul Colichman, Miles A. Copeland III, Ben Myron
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Franklin
Director
Derek Holt
Original Music Composer
Gary T. New
Production Design
Peter Haycock
Original Music Composer
Billy Bob Thornton
Writer
Tom Epperson
Writer
Carole Kravetz Aykanian
Editor
James L. Carter
Director of Photography
Jesse Beaton
Producer
Ronald Leamon
Costume Design
Ben Myron
Producer
Jeff Cadiente
Stunt Coordinator
Terry Plumeri
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 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About One False Move
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is One False Move about?
Following a series of drug deals and murders, three criminals -- Fantasia, Ray Malcolm and Pluto -- travel from Los Angeles to Houston, finally arriving in a small Arkansas town to go into hiding. Two detectives from the LAPD, who are already on the case, contact the town's sheriff, Dale Dixon, to alert him of the fugitives' presence in the area. Underestimating Dixon, the criminals have no idea what they are about to face.
Who directed One False Move?
One False Move was directed by Carl Franklin.
Who stars in One False Move?
The principal cast of One False Move includes Bill Paxton, Cynda Williams, Billy Bob Thornton, Michael Beach, Jim Metzler.
When was One False Move released and how long is it?
One False Move was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of One False Move?
One False Move had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $1.5M at the worldwide box office (0.62 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for One False Move?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One False Move was composed by Derek Holt, Peter Haycock, Terry Plumeri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for One False Move?
One False Move holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).