Twilight
“Some people can buy their way out of anything. Except the past.”
Synopsis
A retired detective accepts a simple task, unaware that it will tear open old, forgotten, but deadly wounds.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Twilight (1998) Original Trailer [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-20
Top Cast
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Paul Newman
Harry Ross
Susan Sarandon
Catherine Ames
Gene Hackman
Jack Ames
Reese Witherspoon
Mel Ames
Stockard Channing
Lt. Verna Hollander
James Garner
Raymond Hope
Giancarlo Esposito
Reuben Escobar
Liev Schreiber
Jeff Willis
Margo Martindale
Gloria Lamar
John Spencer
Capt. Phil Egan
M. Emmet Walsh
Lester Ivar
Peter Gregory
Verna's Partner
Rene Mujica
Mexican Bartender
Jason Clarke
Young Cop
Patrick Malone
Younger Cop
Lewis Arquette
Water Pistol Man
Michael Brockman
Garvey's Bartender
April Grace
Police Stenographer
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 4, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$37M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.41x
-$21.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Benton
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Benton, Richard Russo
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Twilight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $37M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.1M
- Production Studios
- Cinehaus, Paramount Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Benton
Robert Benton, Richard Russo
Elmer Bernstein
Piotr Sobociński
Carol Littleton
Arlene Donovan, Scott Rudin, Michael Hausman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Benton
Writer
Robert Benton
Director
Richard Russo
Writer
Piotr Sobociński
Director of Photography
Carol Littleton
Editor
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
David Gropman
Production Design
Arlene Donovan
Producer
Scott Rudin
Producer
Joseph G. Aulisi
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Twilight.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twilight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Twilight about?
A retired detective accepts a simple task, unaware that it will tear open old, forgotten, but deadly wounds.
Who directed Twilight?
Twilight was directed by Robert Benton.
Who stars in Twilight?
The principal cast of Twilight includes Paul Newman, Susan Sarandon, Gene Hackman, Reese Witherspoon, Stockard Channing.
When was Twilight released and how long is it?
Twilight was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Twilight?
Twilight had a reported production budget of $37M and grossed $15.1M at the worldwide box office (0.41 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Twilight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Twilight was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Twilight?
Twilight holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).