Liberty Stands Still
“In the game of life and death... you only lose once.”
Synopsis
As the heir and current marketing director for one of the nation's biggest gun manufacturers, Liberty Wallace is indifferent to the atrocities made possible through her business and her CEO husband, Victor. On her way to see her actor lover, Liberty ends up chained to a food cart full of explosives -- all at the insistence of "Joe", a sniper whose young daughter was a victim of gun violence, and who now has Liberty in his sights.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Liberty Stands Still Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-23
Top Cast
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Linda Fiorentino
Liberty Wallace
Wesley Snipes
Joe
Oliver Platt
Victor Wallace
Martin Cummins
Russell Williams
Hart Bochner
Capt. Hank Willford
Brian Markinson
Rex Perry
Fulvio Cecere
Burt McGovern
Jonathan Scarfe
Bill Tollman
Ron Selmour
Dwayne
Ian Tracey
Mac Munro
Hilda van der Meulen
Emma Alderson
Chiara Ohoven
Heidi
Tanya Allen
May
Terry Chen
Officer Tom
Roger Cross
Officer Miller
Jeff Seymour
Officer Pritchard
Gregory Calpakis
Vince
Michael David Simms
Sal
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$595K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.05x
-$10.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kari Skogland
- Screenplay & Story
- Kari Skogland
- Original Score
- Michael Convertino
- Original Title
- Liberty Stands Still
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $11M
- Worldwide Gross
- $595K
- Production Studios
- Lions Gate Films, Cinerenta, Pearl Pictures, Still Productions, Cinestone
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kari Skogland
Kari Skogland
Michael Convertino
Denis Maloney, George Lajtai
Jim Munro
Gary Pearl, Michael Ohoven, Peter A. Marshall, Eberhard Kayser, William Vince
Department Leadership Roster
Denis Maloney
Director of Photography
Gary Pearl
Producer
Jim Munro
Editor
Michael Convertino
Original Music Composer
Kari Skogland
Director
Garvin Cross
Stunt Coordinator
Keith Brian Burns
Production Design
Scott J. Ateah
Stunt Coordinator
Henrik Fett
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kari Skogland
Writer
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Liberty Stands Still
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Liberty Stands Still about?
As the heir and current marketing director for one of the nation's biggest gun manufacturers, Liberty Wallace is indifferent to the atrocities made possible through her business and her CEO husband, Victor. On her way to see her actor lover, Liberty ends up chained to a food cart full of explosives -- all at the insistence of "Joe", a sniper whose young daughter was a victim of gun violence, and who now has Liberty in his sights.
Who directed Liberty Stands Still?
Liberty Stands Still was directed by Kari Skogland.
Who stars in Liberty Stands Still?
The principal cast of Liberty Stands Still includes Linda Fiorentino, Wesley Snipes, Oliver Platt, Martin Cummins, Hart Bochner.
When was Liberty Stands Still released and how long is it?
Liberty Stands Still was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Liberty Stands Still?
Liberty Stands Still had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $595K at the worldwide box office (0.05 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Liberty Stands Still?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Liberty Stands Still was composed by Michael Convertino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Liberty Stands Still?
Liberty Stands Still 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.).