Excessive Force
“You have the right to remain silent... permanently.”
Synopsis
Chicago policeman Terry McCain is determined to put away mobster Sal DiMarco, who always gets acquitted on technicalities. While monitoring a drug sale, a shootout ensues, and one of Terry's fellow officers gets away with $3 million of Sal's money. Suspecting Terry took the cash, the mobster sends his men to kill Terry's brother, Dylan, and partner, Frankie Hawkins. Furious, Terry sets out to take his revenge by any means necessary.
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Excessive Force (1993) | Thomas Ian Griffith | Theatrical Trailer
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Top Cast
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Thomas Ian Griffith
Terry McCain
Lance Henriksen
Devlin
Tom Hodges
Dylan
James Earl Jones
Jake
Charlotte Lewis
Anna Gilmour
Tony Todd
Frankie Hawkins
Burt Young
Sal DiMarco
W. Earl Brown
Vinnie DiMarco
Danny Goldring
Lt. Landry
Paula Anglin
Yvonne
Bobby Bass
Limo Driver
Steve Chambers
Thug #2
Carl Ciarfalio
Guard #1
Antoni Corone
Fat Tommy
Liza Cruzat
Hooker
Leon Delaney
Hitman #1
Danny Epper
Hitman #2
Tony Epper
Delivery Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.4x
-$1.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Hess
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Ian Griffith
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- Excessive Force
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Ian Page Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Hess
Thomas Ian Griffith
Charles Bernstein
Donald M. Morgan
Alan Baumgarten
Oscar L. Costo, Thomas Ian Griffith, Michael Harpster, Erwin Stoff
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Hess
Director
Thomas Ian Griffith
Writer
Oscar L. Costo
Producer
Thomas Ian Griffith
Producer
Erwin Stoff
Producer
Donald M. Morgan
Director of Photography
Alan Baumgarten
Editor
Michael Z. Hanan
Production Design
Kathryn Morrison
Costume Design
Bobby Bass
Stunt Coordinator
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Excessive Force
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What is Excessive Force about?
Chicago policeman Terry McCain is determined to put away mobster Sal DiMarco, who always gets acquitted on technicalities. While monitoring a drug sale, a shootout ensues, and one of Terry's fellow officers gets away with $3 million of Sal's money. Suspecting Terry took the cash, the mobster sends his men to kill Terry's brother, Dylan, and partner, Frankie Hawkins. Furious, Terry sets out to take his revenge by any means necessary.
Who directed Excessive Force?
Excessive Force was directed by Jon Hess.
Who stars in Excessive Force?
The principal cast of Excessive Force includes Thomas Ian Griffith, Lance Henriksen, Tom Hodges, James Earl Jones, Charlotte Lewis.
When was Excessive Force released and how long is it?
Excessive Force was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Excessive Force?
Excessive Force had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $1.2M at the worldwide box office (0.4 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Excessive Force?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Excessive Force was composed by Charles Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Excessive Force?
Excessive Force holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).