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7.0 / 10(457 votes)IMDbNR19671h 32m$3.2M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Point Blank

“There are two kinds of people in his up-tight world: his victims and his women. And sometimes you can't tell them apart.”

Synopsis

After being double-crossed and left for dead, a mysterious man named Walker single-mindedly tries to retrieve the rather inconsequential sum of money that was stolen from him.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-06

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 30, 1967

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 8, 2014

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.28x ROI)

Production Budget

$2.5M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$3.2M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.28x

+$700K net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $2.5MWorldwide: $3.2M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Boorman
Screenplay & Story
Alexander Jacobs, Rafe Newhouse, David Newhouse, John Boorman, Lee Marvin
Original Score
Johnny Mandel
Original Title
Point Blank
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Budget
$2.5M
Worldwide Gross
$3.2M
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Winkler Films, Judd Bernard Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Boorman

Screenplay & Story

Alexander Jacobs, Rafe Newhouse, David Newhouse, John Boorman, Lee Marvin, Donald E. Westlake

Original Score & Music

Johnny Mandel

Director of Photography

Philip H. Lathrop

Film Editing

Henry Berman

Producers

Judd Bernard, Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Donald E. Westlake

Department Leadership Roster

John Boorman

John Boorman

Director

Judd Bernard

Producer

Margo Weintz

Costume Design

Irwin Winkler

Irwin Winkler

Producer

Henry Berman

Editor

Johnny Mandel

Johnny Mandel

Original Music Composer

Philip H. Lathrop

Philip H. Lathrop

Director of Photography

Robert Chartoff

Robert Chartoff

Producer

Alexander Jacobs

Screenplay

Rafe Newhouse

Screenplay

David Newhouse

Screenplay

John Boorman

John Boorman

Screenplay

Lee Marvin

Lee Marvin

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Point Blank.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Point Blank

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Point Blank about?

After being double-crossed and left for dead, a mysterious man named Walker single-mindedly tries to retrieve the rather inconsequential sum of money that was stolen from him.

Who directed Point Blank?

Point Blank was directed by John Boorman.

Who stars in Point Blank?

The principal cast of Point Blank includes Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson, John Vernon, Keenan Wynn, Carroll O'Connor.

When was Point Blank released and how long is it?

Point Blank was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

What was the box office and production budget of Point Blank?

Point Blank had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $3.2M at the worldwide box office (1.28 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Point Blank?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Point Blank was composed by Johnny Mandel.

Is Point Blank based on a book or true story?

Point Blank is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Donald E. Westlake".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Point Blank?

Point Blank holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).