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5.3 / 10(9 votes)IMDb19981h 39mUnited States of America

Spoiler

“No prison could hold him... no system could control him”

Synopsis

Roger Mason is a prisoner locked away in a futuristic fortress of a jail. Desperate to escape and see his daughter, he keeps making attempt after attempt to break free, but each one is foiled just as he's about to gain his freedom. As his punishments include being frozen in suspended animation for years at a time, he stays the same age while his daughter grows older. As more time keeps being added to his sentence, he despairs of ever getting out.

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Spoiler - Trailer (1998)

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-09

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 15, 1998

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jeff Burr
Screenplay & Story
Michael Kalesniko
Original Score
Marco Marinangeli
Original Title
Spoiler
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 39m
Production Studios
Ed Ancoats Inc.

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jeff Burr

Screenplay & Story

Michael Kalesniko

Original Score & Music

Marco Marinangeli

Director of Photography

Philip Lee

Film Editing

Amanda I. Kirpaul

Producers

Barnet Bain, John Eyres, Paul Eyres

Department Leadership Roster

Jeff Burr

Jeff Burr

Director

Michael Kalesniko

Writer

Barnet Bain

Producer

Marco Marinangeli

Original Music Composer

Amanda I. Kirpaul

Editor

John Zachary

Production Design

Wendy Benbrook

Costume Design

Christina Mongini

Costume Design

Philip Lee

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spoiler

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

What is Spoiler about?

Roger Mason is a prisoner locked away in a futuristic fortress of a jail. Desperate to escape and see his daughter, he keeps making attempt after attempt to break free, but each one is foiled just as he's about to gain his freedom. As his punishments include being frozen in suspended animation for years at a time, he stays the same age while his daughter grows older. As more time keeps being added to his sentence, he despairs of ever getting out.

Who directed Spoiler?

Spoiler was directed by Jeff Burr.

Who stars in Spoiler?

The principal cast of Spoiler includes Gary Daniels, Meg Foster, Bryan Genesse, Jeffrey Combs, Nicholas Sadler.

When was Spoiler released and how long is it?

Spoiler was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.

Who composed the musical score for Spoiler?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Spoiler was composed by Marco Marinangeli.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Spoiler?

Spoiler holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).