The Blackout
“The darkest secrets are the ones we hide from ourselves”
Synopsis
A debauched Hollywood movie actor tries to piece together one wild night in Miami years earlier which remains a drug-induced blur, and soon finds out that some questions about his past are best left unanswered.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Blackout ( bande annonce VO )
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-28
Top Cast
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Matthew Modine
Matty
Claudia Schiffer
Susan
Dennis Hopper
Mickey
Béatrice Dalle
Annie
Sarah Lassez
Annie 2
Steven Bauer
Mickey's Studio Actor
Nancy Ferrara
Mickey's Studio Actress
Andrew Fiscella
Mickey's Studio Actor
Vincent Lamberti
Mickey's Studio Actor
Victoria Duffy
Script Girl
Nicholas De Cegli
Miami Drug Dealer
Daphnée Duplaix Samuel
Fly Girl
Mercy Lopez
Fly Girl (Jasmine)
Lori Eastside
That Girl
Shareef Malnik
Gold Carder
Peter Cannold
Movie Investor
Laura Bailey
Mickey's Studio Actress
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 11, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 19, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abel Ferrara
- Screenplay & Story
- Marla Hanson, Abel Ferrara, Christ Zois
- Original Score
- Joe Delia
- Original Title
- The Blackout
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- MDP Worldwide, Cipa, Les Films Number One, Pressman Film, Backlash Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abel Ferrara
Marla Hanson, Abel Ferrara, Christ Zois
Joe Delia
Ken Kelsch
Anthony Redman
Mark Damon, Clayton Townsend, Edward R. Pressman, Alessandro Camon
Department Leadership Roster
Abel Ferrara
Director
Anthony Redman
Editor
Lori Eastside
Production Design
Melinda Eshelman
Costume Design
Joe Delia
Original Music Composer
Ken Kelsch
Director of Photography
Marla Hanson
Screenplay
Abel Ferrara
Screenplay
Christ Zois
Screenplay
Clayton Townsend
Producer
Edward R. Pressman
Producer
Jim Vickers
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blackout
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What is The Blackout about?
A debauched Hollywood movie actor tries to piece together one wild night in Miami years earlier which remains a drug-induced blur, and soon finds out that some questions about his past are best left unanswered.
Who directed The Blackout?
The Blackout was directed by Abel Ferrara.
Who stars in The Blackout?
The principal cast of The Blackout includes Matthew Modine, Claudia Schiffer, Dennis Hopper, Béatrice Dalle, Sarah Lassez.
When was The Blackout released and how long is it?
The Blackout was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blackout?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blackout was composed by Joe Delia.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blackout?
The Blackout holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).