Dying of the Light
Synopsis
Evan Lake, a veteran CIA agent, has been ordered to retire. But when his protégé uncovers evidence that Lake's nemesis, the terrorist Banir, has resurfaced, Lake goes rogue, embarking on a perilous, intercontinental mission to eliminate his sworn enemy.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-08
Top Cast
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Nicolas Cage
Evan Lake
Anton Yelchin
Milton Schultz
Alexander Karim
Muhammad Banir
Irène Jacob
Michelle Zuberain
Aymen Hamdouchi
Aasim
Tomiwa Edun
Mbui
Claudius Peters
Ghedi
Robert G. Slade
James Clifton
Derek Ezenagu
Dr. Wangari
Geff Francis
Dr. Clayborne
Tim Silano
Mike Warner
Silas Carson
Dr. Sanjar
Șerban Celea
Dr. Cornel
David Lipper
Bob Deacon
Ovidiu Niculescu
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 4, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Schrader
- Original Score
- Frederik Wiedmann
- Original Title
- Dying of the Light
- Country of Origin
- Bahamas, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, Romanian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Production Studios
- TinRes Entertainment, Over Under Media, Grindstone Entertainment Group, Red Granite Pictures, Lionsgate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Schrader
Paul Schrader
Frederik Wiedmann
Gabriel Kosuth
Tim Silano
Gary A. Hirsch, Scott Clayton, David Grovic, Todd Williams, Nicolas Winding Refn
Department Leadership Roster
Gary A. Hirsch
Producer
Scott Clayton
Producer
Paul Schrader
Director
Frederik Wiedmann
Original Music Composer
Gabriel Kosuth
Director of Photography
Tim Silano
Editor
Paul Schrader
Screenplay
Razvan Puiu
Stunt Coordinator
Danny Baldwin
Stunt Coordinator
Russell Barnes
Production Design
Oana Păunescu
Costume Design
David Grovic
Producer
Todd Williams
Producer
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 adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dying of the Light
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What is Dying of the Light about?
Evan Lake, a veteran CIA agent, has been ordered to retire. But when his protégé uncovers evidence that Lake's nemesis, the terrorist Banir, has resurfaced, Lake goes rogue, embarking on a perilous, intercontinental mission to eliminate his sworn enemy.
Who directed Dying of the Light?
Dying of the Light was directed by Paul Schrader.
Who stars in Dying of the Light?
The principal cast of Dying of the Light includes Nicolas Cage, Anton Yelchin, Alexander Karim, Irène Jacob, Aymen Hamdouchi.
When was Dying of the Light released and how long is it?
Dying of the Light was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Dying of the Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dying of the Light was composed by Frederik Wiedmann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dying of the Light?
Dying of the Light holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).