Danger Zone
“Action at point-blank range.”
Synopsis
Rick Morgan, an American engineer who runs a mine in East Africa, is approached one day by his friend Jim Scott, who needs someplace to store canisters of toxic waste. Unfortunately, a spill occurs a short time later, resulting in deaths and Morgan having to leave the country. A year later, he is approached by a government agent looking for a missing supply of potentially hazardous poison, which in truth hides something even more valuable.
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Billy Zane
Rick Morgan
Robert Downey Jr.
Jim Scott
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Monsieur Chang
Lisa Collins
Dr. Kim Woods
Ron Silver
Maurice Dupont
Patrick Shai
Madumo
Russel Savadier
Nando
Greg Latter
Portuguese Sergeant
Eric Miyeni
Military Driver
Elizabeth Mathebula
African Woman
Zane Meas
Indian Sergeant
Connie Ferguson
Tebi, Scott's Wife
Waylin Jansen
Scarlett, Scott's Daughter
Patrick Ndlovu
Minister
George Lamola
Scott's Jeep Driver
Chris Buchanan
Mercenary #1
Tshepo Nzimande
Mercenary #2
Cordell McQueen
Mercenary #3
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Eastman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Albert, Samuel Benedict
- Original Score
- Danny Pelfrey
- Original Title
- Danger Zone
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Mondovin BV, Nu Image
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Eastman
Jeff Albert, Samuel Benedict, Danny Lerner
Danny Pelfrey
Andrew Corwin, Alain Jakubowicz
Danny Dimbort, George Edde, Avi Lerner, Danny Lerner, Elie Samaha
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Lerner
Producer
Elie Samaha
Producer
David Varod
Producer
Andrew Corwin
Editor
Alain Jakubowicz
Editor
Leith Ridley
Production Design
David Varod
Production Design
Yvonne De Necker
Costume Design
Allan Eastman
Director
Jeff Albert
Screenplay
Samuel Benedict
Screenplay
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Danger Zone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Danger Zone about?
Rick Morgan, an American engineer who runs a mine in East Africa, is approached one day by his friend Jim Scott, who needs someplace to store canisters of toxic waste. Unfortunately, a spill occurs a short time later, resulting in deaths and Morgan having to leave the country. A year later, he is approached by a government agent looking for a missing supply of potentially hazardous poison, which in truth hides something even more valuable.
Who directed Danger Zone?
Danger Zone was directed by Allan Eastman.
Who stars in Danger Zone?
The principal cast of Danger Zone includes Billy Zane, Robert Downey Jr., Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Lisa Collins, Ron Silver.
When was Danger Zone released and how long is it?
Danger Zone was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Danger Zone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Danger Zone was composed by Danny Pelfrey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Danger Zone?
Danger Zone holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).