Phoenix
“In this town, the heat can kill you.”
Synopsis
Gambling fever -- along with a brutal bookie -- leads three crooked cops into a double-dealing scheme that lands them in hot water way over their heads.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Phoenix Trailer [1998]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-12
Top Cast
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Ray Liotta
Harry Collins
Anthony LaPaglia
Mike Henshaw
Anjelica Huston
Leila
Daniel Baldwin
James Nutter
Jeremy Piven
Fred Shuster
Xander Berkeley
Lt. Clyde Webber
Giancarlo Esposito
Louie
Brittany Murphy
Veronica
Kari Wührer
Katie Shuster
Giovanni Ribisi
Joey Schneider
Tom Noonan
Chicago
Kathryn Joosten
Esther
Royce D. Applegate
Dickerman
Tamara Clatterbuck
Waitress
Al Sapienza
Cop
Glenn Morshower
Anti-Abortionist
Sandra Taylor
Video Game Stripper
Peter Spellos
Burt
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny Cannon
- Screenplay & Story
- Danny Cannon, Eddie Richey
- Original Score
- Graeme Revell
- Original Title
- Phoenix
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Trimark Pictures, Lakeshore Entertainment, Graham / Nevinny Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny Cannon
Danny Cannon, Eddie Richey
Graeme Revell
James L. Carter
Zach Staenberg
Sigurjón Sighvatsson, Tracie Graham-Rice, Michael Mendelsohn, Victoria Nevinny, Tom Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Cannon
Director
Danny Cannon
Writer
Graeme Revell
Original Music Composer
Tracie Graham-Rice
Producer
Victoria Nevinny
Producer
James L. Carter
Director of Photography
Zach Staenberg
Editor
Charles William Breen
Production Design
Alexandra Welker
Costume Design
Eddie Richey
Writer
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phoenix
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Phoenix about?
Gambling fever -- along with a brutal bookie -- leads three crooked cops into a double-dealing scheme that lands them in hot water way over their heads.
Who directed Phoenix?
Phoenix was directed by Danny Cannon.
Who stars in Phoenix?
The principal cast of Phoenix includes Ray Liotta, Anthony LaPaglia, Anjelica Huston, Daniel Baldwin, Jeremy Piven.
When was Phoenix released and how long is it?
Phoenix was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Phoenix?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Phoenix was composed by Graeme Revell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Phoenix?
Phoenix holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).