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5.8 / 10(50 votes)IMDbR19851h 52m$20K Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Trouble in Mind

“Drugs, sex, crime… Rain City has it all. Here everyone gets what they want — or what they deserve.”

Synopsis

The lives of an ex-con, a coffee-shop owner, and a young couple looking to make it rich intersect in the hypnotic Rain City.

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DVD TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-11

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 11, 1985

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.01x ROI)

Production Budget

$3M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$20K

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.01x

-$3M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $3MWorldwide: $20K

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Alan Rudolph
Screenplay & Story
Alan Rudolph
Original Score
Mark Isham
Original Title
Trouble in Mind
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Korean, Spanish
Runtime
1h 52m
Production Budget
$3M
Worldwide Gross
$20K
Production Studios
Pfeiffer/Blocker Production, Embassy Home Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alan Rudolph

Screenplay & Story

Alan Rudolph

Original Score & Music

Mark Isham

Director of Photography

Toyomichi Kurita

Film Editing

Tom Walls

Producers

David Blocker, Carolyn Pfeiffer, Cary Brokaw

Department Leadership Roster

Alan Rudolph

Alan Rudolph

Director

Alan Rudolph

Alan Rudolph

Writer

Mark Isham

Mark Isham

Original Music Composer

Toyomichi Kurita

Toyomichi Kurita

Director of Photography

Tracy Tynan

Costume Design

Tom Walls

Editor

Steven Legler

Production Design

David Blocker

David Blocker

Producer

Carolyn Pfeiffer

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trouble in Mind

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

What is Trouble in Mind about?

The lives of an ex-con, a coffee-shop owner, and a young couple looking to make it rich intersect in the hypnotic Rain City.

Who directed Trouble in Mind?

Trouble in Mind was directed by Alan Rudolph.

Who stars in Trouble in Mind?

The principal cast of Trouble in Mind includes Kris Kristofferson, Keith Carradine, Lori Singer, Geneviève Bujold, Joe Morton.

When was Trouble in Mind released and how long is it?

Trouble in Mind was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.

What was the box office and production budget of Trouble in Mind?

Trouble in Mind had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $20K at the worldwide box office (0.01 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Trouble in Mind?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Trouble in Mind was composed by Mark Isham.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Trouble in Mind?

Trouble in Mind holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).