Cold in July
“How many men can one bullet kill?”
Synopsis
While investigating noises in his house one balmy Texas night in 1989, Richard Dane puts a bullet in the brain of a low-life burglar. Although he’s hailed as a small-town hero, Dane soon finds himself fearing for his family’s safety when Freddy’s ex-con father rolls into town, hell-bent on revenge.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cold In July Official Trailer #1 (2014) - Michael C. Hall, Sam Shepard Thriller HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-17
Top Cast
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Michael C. Hall
Richard Dane
Don Johnson
Jim Bob
Sam Shepard
Russell
Vinessa Shaw
Ann Dane
Nick Damici
Ray Price
Wyatt Russell
Freddy
Lanny Flaherty
Jack Crow
Brianda Agramonte
Young Latina Girl on Tape
Tim Lajcik
Mex
Brogan Hall
Jordan Dane
Ken Holmes
Burglar
Rachel Zeiger-Haag
Valerie
Kristin Griffith
Kay
Laurent Rejto
Perp
Joe Lanza
Officer #1
Kris Eivers
Detective
Happy Anderson
Ted
Joseph Anthony Jerez
l'homme gros
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasy Filmfest
Festival / Special Debut
May 23, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 19, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$427K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Mickle
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Damici, Jim Mickle
- Original Score
- Jeff Grace
- Original Title
- Cold in July
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Worldwide Gross
- $427K
- Production Studios
- Bullet Pictures, Paradise City, BSM Studio, Backup Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Mickle
Nick Damici, Jim Mickle, Joe R. Lansdale
Jeff Grace
Bobby Boothe, Ryan Samul
John Paul Horstmann, Jim Mickle
Jean-Baptiste Babin, Nick Shumaker, Jack Turner, Manuel Chiche, Joel Thibout
Department Leadership Roster
Ryan Samul
Director of Photography
Nick Damici
Screenplay
Jim Mickle
Screenplay
Jeff Grace
Original Music Composer
Adam Folk
Producer
Jim Mickle
Director
John Paul Horstmann
Editor
Jim Mickle
Editor
Linda Moran
Producer
Marie Savare
Producer
Rene Bastian
Producer
David Isyomin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Russell Barnes
Production Design
Anthony Vincent
Stunt Coordinator
Elisabeth Vastola
Costume Design
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
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cold in July
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What is Cold in July about?
While investigating noises in his house one balmy Texas night in 1989, Richard Dane puts a bullet in the brain of a low-life burglar. Although he’s hailed as a small-town hero, Dane soon finds himself fearing for his family’s safety when Freddy’s ex-con father rolls into town, hell-bent on revenge.
Who directed Cold in July?
Cold in July was directed by Jim Mickle.
Who stars in Cold in July?
The principal cast of Cold in July includes Michael C. Hall, Don Johnson, Sam Shepard, Vinessa Shaw, Nick Damici.
When was Cold in July released and how long is it?
Cold in July was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
How much did Cold in July make at the box office?
Cold in July grossed $427K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Cold in July?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cold in July was composed by Jeff Grace.
Is Cold in July based on a book or true story?
Cold in July is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joe R. Lansdale".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cold in July?
Cold in July holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).