The Falcon and the Snowman
“They came from the best of families. And they committed the worst of crimes.”
Synopsis
The true story of a disillusioned military contractor employee and his drug pusher childhood friend who became walk-in spies for the Soviet Union.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Falcon and the Snowman ≣ 1985 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-27
Top Cast
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Timothy Hutton
Christopher Boyce
Sean Penn
Daulton Lee
Pat Hingle
Mr. Charlie Boyce
Joyce Van Patten
Mrs. Boyce
Art Camacho
Boyce Child
Richard Dysart
Dr. Lee
Priscilla Pointer
Mrs. Lee
Chris Makepeace
David Lee
Dorian Harewood
Gene
Macon McCalman
Larry Rogers
Jerry Hardin
Tony Owens
Nicholas Pryor
Eddie
Mady Kaplan
Laurie
Rob Reed
Boyce Child
Betty Lou Henson
Debra
Stanley Grover
NSA Inspector
Bob Arbogast
Guard
David Suchet
Alex
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 4, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.43x
+$5.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Schlesinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Zaillian
- Original Score
- Lyle Mays, Pat Metheny
- Original Title
- The Falcon and the Snowman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.1M
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures, Hemdale
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Schlesinger
Steven Zaillian, Robert Lindsey
Lyle Mays, Pat Metheny
Allen Daviau
Richard Marden
John Schlesinger, Gabriel Katzka, John Daly
Department Leadership Roster
John Schlesinger
Director
Steven Zaillian
Screenplay
Gilbert B. Combs
Stunt Coordinator
John Schlesinger
Producer
Gabriel Katzka
Producer
Allen Daviau
Director of Photography
Richard Marden
Editor
James D. Bissell
Production Design
Albert Wolsky
Costume Design
Lyle Mays
Original Music Composer
Pat Metheny
Original Music Composer
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Falcon and the Snowman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Falcon and the Snowman about?
The true story of a disillusioned military contractor employee and his drug pusher childhood friend who became walk-in spies for the Soviet Union.
Who directed The Falcon and the Snowman?
The Falcon and the Snowman was directed by John Schlesinger.
Who stars in The Falcon and the Snowman?
The principal cast of The Falcon and the Snowman includes Timothy Hutton, Sean Penn, Pat Hingle, Joyce Van Patten, Art Camacho.
When was The Falcon and the Snowman released and how long is it?
The Falcon and the Snowman was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Falcon and the Snowman?
The Falcon and the Snowman had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $17.1M at the worldwide box office (1.43 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Falcon and the Snowman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Falcon and the Snowman was composed by Lyle Mays, Pat Metheny.
Is The Falcon and the Snowman based on a book or true story?
The Falcon and the Snowman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Lindsey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Falcon and the Snowman?
The Falcon and the Snowman holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).