Freefall
“The first step is a killer”
Synopsis
New York publisher Dex Dellum sends his fiancée and star photographer Katy Mazur to Swaziland to shoot the taita falcon. There she meets 'highman' (altitude stuntman) Grant Orion, who practices skydiving. After an initial clash, they become hot lovers, her first infidelity. She's drugged before he leaves unannounced. In London Grant saves her from armed killers and discloses to be an Interpol agent. Dex has an incompatible story but is killed. It's the start of a cascade of violence and charades.
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Eric Roberts
Grant Orion
Jeff Fahey
Dex Dellum
Pamela Gidley
Katy Mazur
Ron Smerczak
John Horner
Anthony Fridjhon
Raul (as Anthony Fridjohn)
Warrick Grier
Albino
Lesley Fong
Hustler (as Leslie Fong)
Ted Le Plat
Ed Jacobs
Lucky Shabangu
Nivu
James Whyle
Francisco
Terry Norton
Susan (as Terri Norton)
Patrick Bands
Chad
Todd Jensen
Rick
Jennifer Steyn
Secretary (as Jenny Steyn)
Graham Clarke
Customs officer (uncredited)
David C. Webb
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 21, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Irvin
- Screenplay & Story
- Les Weldon, David Zito
- Original Score
- Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- Freefall
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- October Films, Nu World Services
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Irvin
Les Weldon, David Zito
Lee Holdridge
Yossi Wein
Department Leadership Roster
John Irvin
Director
Les Weldon
Screenplay
David Zito
Screenplay
Lee Holdridge
Original Music Composer
Yossi Wein
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Freefall
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What is Freefall about?
New York publisher Dex Dellum sends his fiancée and star photographer Katy Mazur to Swaziland to shoot the taita falcon. There she meets 'highman' (altitude stuntman) Grant Orion, who practices skydiving. After an initial clash, they become hot lovers, her first infidelity. She's drugged before he leaves unannounced. In London Grant saves her from armed killers and discloses to be an Interpol agent. Dex has an incompatible story but is killed. It's the start of a cascade of violence and charades.
Who directed Freefall?
Freefall was directed by John Irvin.
Who stars in Freefall?
The principal cast of Freefall includes Eric Roberts, Jeff Fahey, Pamela Gidley, Ron Smerczak, Anthony Fridjhon.
When was Freefall released and how long is it?
Freefall was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Freefall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Freefall was composed by Lee Holdridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Freefall?
Freefall holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).