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6.3 / 10(228 votes)IMDbR19921h 41m$13.2M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Trespass

“They all came to the wrong place at the wrong time.”

Synopsis

Two Arkansas firemen, Vince and Don, get hold of a map that leads to a cache of stolen gold in an abandoned factory in East St. Louis. What they don't know is that the factory is on the turf of a local gang, who come by to execute one of their enemies. Vince sees the shooting, the gang spots Vince, and extended mayhem ensues. As Vince and Don try to escape, gang leader King James argues with his subordinate Savon about how to get rid of the trespassers.

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Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-27

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 25, 1992

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 3, 2023

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.95x ROI)

Production Budget

$14M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$13.2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.95x

-$750K deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $14MWorldwide: $13.2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Walter Hill
Screenplay & Story
Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale
Original Score
Ry Cooder
Original Title
Trespass
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 41m
Production Budget
$14M
Worldwide Gross
$13.2M
Production Studios
Universal Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Walter Hill

Screenplay & Story

Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale

Original Score & Music

Ry Cooder

Director of Photography

Lloyd Ahern II

Film Editing

Freeman A. Davies

Producers

Neil Canton, Bob Gale, Robert Zemeckis

Department Leadership Roster

Walter Hill

Walter Hill

Director

Robert Zemeckis

Robert Zemeckis

Writer

Bob Gale

Bob Gale

Writer

Neil Canton

Neil Canton

Producer

Lloyd Ahern II

Lloyd Ahern II

Director of Photography

Freeman A. Davies

Editor

Jon Hutman

Jon Hutman

Production Design

Dan Moore

Costume Design

Allan Graf

Allan Graf

Stunt Coordinator

Ry Cooder

Ry Cooder

Original Music Composer

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)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trespass

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

What is Trespass about?

Two Arkansas firemen, Vince and Don, get hold of a map that leads to a cache of stolen gold in an abandoned factory in East St. Louis. What they don't know is that the factory is on the turf of a local gang, who come by to execute one of their enemies. Vince sees the shooting, the gang spots Vince, and extended mayhem ensues. As Vince and Don try to escape, gang leader King James argues with his subordinate Savon about how to get rid of the trespassers.

Who directed Trespass?

Trespass was directed by Walter Hill.

Who stars in Trespass?

The principal cast of Trespass includes Bill Paxton, Ice-T, William Sadler, Ice Cube, Art Evans.

When was Trespass released and how long is it?

Trespass was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.

What was the box office and production budget of Trespass?

Trespass had a reported production budget of $14M and grossed $13.2M at the worldwide box office (0.95 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Trespass?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Trespass was composed by Ry Cooder.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Trespass?

Trespass holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).