The Survivors
“Once they declare war on each other, watch out. You could die laughing.”
Synopsis
Having both lost their jobs, two strangers become unlikely friends after a run in with a would be robber, who is actually a hitman with a grudge against the two.
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The Survivors (1983) (TV Spot)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-10
Top Cast
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Robin Williams
Donald Quinelle
Walter Matthau
Sonny Paluso
Jerry Reed
Jack Locke
James Wainwright
Wes Huntley
Kristen Vigard
Candice Paluso
Joseph Carberry
Detective Matt Burke
John Goodman
Commando
Anne Pitoniak
Betty
Bernard Barrow
TV station manager
Marian Hailey
Jack's Wife
Skipp Lynch
Wiley
Annie McEnroe
Doreen
Meg Mundy
Mace Lover
Yudie Bank
Accosted Old Lady
Michael P. Moran
Gun Salesman
Norma Pratt
Armed Little Lady
John De Bello
Salesman
Del Hinkley
Wes Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 3, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Ritchie
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael J. Leeson
- Original Score
- Paul Chihara
- Original Title
- The Survivors
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Rastar Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Ritchie
Michael J. Leeson
Paul Chihara
Billy Williams
Richard A. Harris
William Sackheim, Howard Pine
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Ritchie
Director
Michael J. Leeson
Writer
William Sackheim
Producer
Paul Chihara
Original Music Composer
Billy Williams
Director of Photography
Richard A. Harris
Editor
Gene Callahan
Production Design
Ann Roth
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Survivors
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What is The Survivors about?
Having both lost their jobs, two strangers become unlikely friends after a run in with a would be robber, who is actually a hitman with a grudge against the two.
Who directed The Survivors?
The Survivors was directed by Michael Ritchie.
Who stars in The Survivors?
The principal cast of The Survivors includes Robin Williams, Walter Matthau, Jerry Reed, James Wainwright, Kristen Vigard.
When was The Survivors released and how long is it?
The Survivors was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Survivors?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Survivors was composed by Paul Chihara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Survivors?
The Survivors holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).