The Mean Season
“A time between summer... and murder.”
Synopsis
A routine investigation of a shocking murder takes a bizarre twist when the killer contacts the reporter and appoints him his personal spokesman. As the killer's calls and clues increase, the reporter is lured into a deadly trap.
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Top Cast
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Kurt Russell
Malcolm Anderson
Mariel Hemingway
Christine Connelly
Richard Jordan
Alan Delour
Richard Masur
Bill Nolan
Richard Bradford
Phil Wilson
Joe Pantoliano
Andy Porter
Andy Garcia
Ray Martinez
Rose Portillo
Kathy Vasquez
William Smith
Albert O'Shaughnessy
Lee Sandman
Harold Jacoby
Dan Fitzgerald
Carl Mason
Cynthia Caquelin
Ruth Lowenstein
Fred Ornstein
Warren Phillips
Fritz Bronner
Peter Peterson
Mike DeRienzo
Everett Durfee
Michael Clay
Ray Sloane
Fred Buch
John Burrows
Bruce McLaughlin
Leonard Pridmore
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 15, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phillip Borsos
- Screenplay & Story
- Leon Piedmont
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- The Mean Season
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- David Foster Productions, The Turman-Foster Company, Orion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillip Borsos
Leon Piedmont, John Katzenbach
Lalo Schifrin
Frank Tidy
Duwayne Dunham
David Foster, Lawrence Turman
Department Leadership Roster
Phillip Borsos
Director
Dick Warlock
Stunt Coordinator
Leon Piedmont
Screenplay
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Frank Tidy
Director of Photography
David Foster
Producer
Lawrence Turman
Producer
Duwayne Dunham
Editor
Philip M. Jefferies
Production Design
Julie Weiss
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Mean Season
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mean Season about?
A routine investigation of a shocking murder takes a bizarre twist when the killer contacts the reporter and appoints him his personal spokesman. As the killer's calls and clues increase, the reporter is lured into a deadly trap.
Who directed The Mean Season?
The Mean Season was directed by Phillip Borsos.
Who stars in The Mean Season?
The principal cast of The Mean Season includes Kurt Russell, Mariel Hemingway, Richard Jordan, Richard Masur, Richard Bradford.
When was The Mean Season released and how long is it?
The Mean Season was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mean Season?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mean Season was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
Is The Mean Season based on a book or true story?
The Mean Season is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Katzenbach".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mean Season?
The Mean Season 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.).