The Take
“Taking it all will take everything he's got”
Synopsis
An ex-Miami cop just back from prison for corruption gets caught up in the Florida drug trade.
Top Cast
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Ray Sharkey
Dennis
R. Lee Ermey
Weller
Larry Manetti
Barry Shaw
Joe Lala
Lisa Hartman
Sally
Julio Oscar Mechoso
Mario
Roberto Escobar
Coco Cardona
Orestes Matacena
Victor Menocal
Nelson Oramas
Detective Diaz
Ruben Rabasa
Luis Menocal
Tony Bolano
Flaco
Alonna Shaw
Elena
Christopher Pianno
Vallone
Bobby J. Foxworth
Big John
Alfredo Álvarez Calderón
Indio
Marc Macaulay
Shel
Christine Page
Ms. Ruiz
Mary Fanaro
Lace
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leon Ichaso
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene Izzi, Edward Anhalt, Handel Glassberg
- Original Score
- Michael Shrieve, David Bell
- Original Title
- The Take
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leon Ichaso
Eugene Izzi, Edward Anhalt, Handel Glassberg
Michael Shrieve, David Bell
Henry Vargas
Robert A. Daniels
Robert T. Skodis, Larry Manetti, Boris Malden
Department Leadership Roster
Leon Ichaso
Director
Robert T. Skodis
Producer
Larry Manetti
Producer
Boris Malden
Producer
Michael Shrieve
Original Music Composer
David Bell
Original Music Composer
Robert A. Daniels
Editor
Michael Helmy
Production Design
Leslie Herman
Costume Design
Henry Vargas
Director of Photography
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Take.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Take
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Take about?
An ex-Miami cop just back from prison for corruption gets caught up in the Florida drug trade.
Who directed The Take?
The Take was directed by Leon Ichaso.
Who stars in The Take?
The principal cast of The Take includes Ray Sharkey, R. Lee Ermey, Larry Manetti, Joe Lala, Lisa Hartman.
When was The Take released and how long is it?
The Take was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Take?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Take was composed by Michael Shrieve, David Bell.
Is The Take based on a book or true story?
The Take is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eugene Izzi".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Take?
The Take holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).