From the Hip
“Getting To The Top Means Working Like A Dog!”
Synopsis
Apprentice lawyer Robin Weathers turns a civil suit into a headline grabbing charade. He must reexamine his scruples after his shenanigans win him a promotion in his firm, and he must now defend a college professor who is appearantly guilty of murder.
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From the Hip - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-14
Top Cast
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Judd Nelson
Robin "Stormy" Weathers
Elizabeth Perkins
Jo Ann
John Hurt
Douglas Benoit
Darren McGavin
Craig Duncan
Dan Monahan
Larry
David Alan Grier
Steve Hadley
Nancy Marchand
Roberta Winnaker
Allan Arbus
Phil Ames
Edward Winter
Raymond Torkenson
Richard Zobel
Matt Cowens
Ray Walston
1st Judge
Robert Irvin Elliott
Scott Murray
Beatrice Winde
2nd Judge
Art Hindle
Lt. Matt Sosha
Priscilla Pointer
Mrs. Martha Williams
Royce D. Applegate
Mr. Wilby
Robert Inman
TV Reporter
Jack Riel
Bailiff
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 6, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.06x
+$518K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Clark, David E. Kelley
- Original Score
- Paul Zaza
- Original Title
- From the Hip
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.5M
- Production Studios
- DEG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Clark
Bob Clark, David E. Kelley
Paul Zaza
Dante Spinotti
Stan Cole
Bob Clark, René Dupont, Howard Baldwin, Bill Minot, Brian Russell
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Clark
Screenplay
Bob Clark
Producer
René Dupont
Producer
Paul Zaza
Original Music Composer
Dante Spinotti
Director of Photography
Stan Cole
Editor
Michael Stringer
Production Design
Clifford Capone
Costume Design
Bob Clark
Director
David E. Kelley
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About From the Hip
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is From the Hip about?
Apprentice lawyer Robin Weathers turns a civil suit into a headline grabbing charade. He must reexamine his scruples after his shenanigans win him a promotion in his firm, and he must now defend a college professor who is appearantly guilty of murder.
Who directed From the Hip?
From the Hip was directed by Bob Clark.
Who stars in From the Hip?
The principal cast of From the Hip includes Judd Nelson, Elizabeth Perkins, John Hurt, Darren McGavin, Dan Monahan.
When was From the Hip released and how long is it?
From the Hip was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of From the Hip?
From the Hip had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $9.5M at the worldwide box office (1.06 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for From the Hip?
The original motion picture soundtrack for From the Hip was composed by Paul Zaza.
What is the age rating and content advisory for From the Hip?
From the Hip holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).