Q & A
“When the questions are dangerous, the answers can be deadly.”
Synopsis
A young district attorney seeking to prove a case against a corrupt police detective encounters a former lover and her new protector, a crime boss who refuses to help him.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Q & A (1990) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-26
Top Cast
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Nick Nolte
Mike Brennan
Timothy Hutton
Al Reilly
Armand Assante
Bobby Texador
Patrick O'Neal
Kevin Quinn
Lee Richardson
Leo Bloomenfeld
Luis Guzmán
Luis Valentin
Charles S. Dutton
Sam Chapman
Jenny Lumet
Nancy Bosch
Paul Calderon
Roger Montalvo
International Chrysis
Jose Malpica
Dominic Chianese
Larry Pesch
Leonardo Cimino
Nick Petrone
Fyvush Finkel
Preston Pearlstein
Gustavo Brens
Alfonse Segal
Martin E. Brens
Armand Segal
Maurice Schell
Detective Zucker
Thomas Mikal Ford
Lubin
John Capodice
Hank Mastroangelo
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Lumet
- Original Score
- Rubén Blades
- Original Title
- Q & A
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- Regency Enterprises, Odyssey Distributors
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lumet
Sidney Lumet, Edwin Torres
Rubén Blades
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Richard P. Cirincione
Burtt Harris, Arnon Milchan, Mike Wise, Patrick Wachsberger
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Lumet
Screenplay
Sidney Lumet
Director
Philip Rosenberg
Production Design
Neil Spisak
Costume Design
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Richard P. Cirincione
Editor
Burtt Harris
Producer
Rubén Blades
Original Music Composer
Arnon Milchan
Producer
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Director of Photography
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.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Q & A
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Q & A about?
A young district attorney seeking to prove a case against a corrupt police detective encounters a former lover and her new protector, a crime boss who refuses to help him.
Who directed Q & A?
Q & A was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in Q & A?
The principal cast of Q & A includes Nick Nolte, Timothy Hutton, Armand Assante, Patrick O'Neal, Lee Richardson.
When was Q & A released and how long is it?
Q & A was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Q & A?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Q & A was composed by Rubén Blades.
Is Q & A based on a book or true story?
Q & A is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edwin Torres".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Q & A?
Q & A holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).