The January Man
“Catching a serial killer takes a seriously twisted cop.”
Synopsis
Nick and Frank Starkey were both policemen. A scandal forced Nick to leave the force, now a serial killer has driven the police to take him back. A web that includes Frank's wife, bribery, and corruption all are in the background as Nick tries to uncover the secret of where the killer will strike next, and finally must lay a trap without the police.
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The January Man (1989) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-08
Top Cast
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Kevin Kline
Nick Starkey
Susan Sarandon
Christine Starkey
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Bernadette Flynn
Harvey Keitel
Police Commissioner Frank Starkey
Danny Aiello
Captain Vincent Alcoa
Rod Steiger
Mayor Eamon Flynn
Alan Rickman
Ed
Faye Grant
Alison Hawkins
Kenneth Welsh
Roger Culver
Jayne Haynes
Alma
Brian Tarantina
Cone
Bruce MacVittie
Rip
Bill Cobbs
Detective Reilly
Greg Walker
January Man
Tandy Cronyn
Lana Pico
Bill Cwikowski
Press Representative
Katherine E. Miller
Olympia
Colin Mochrie
Pat
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 13, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 17, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4x
+$3 net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat O'Connor
- Screenplay & Story
- John Patrick Shanley
- Original Score
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Original Title
- The January Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $1
- Worldwide Gross
- $4
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat O'Connor
John Patrick Shanley
Marvin Hamlisch
Jerzy Zieliński
Lou Lombardo
Norman Jewison, Ezra Swerdlow
Department Leadership Roster
Pat O'Connor
Director
John Patrick Shanley
Writer
Norman Jewison
Producer
Lou Lombardo
Editor
Ezra Swerdlow
Producer
Philip Rosenberg
Production Design
Jerzy Zieliński
Director of Photography
Marvin Hamlisch
Original Music Composer
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The January Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The January Man about?
Nick and Frank Starkey were both policemen. A scandal forced Nick to leave the force, now a serial killer has driven the police to take him back. A web that includes Frank's wife, bribery, and corruption all are in the background as Nick tries to uncover the secret of where the killer will strike next, and finally must lay a trap without the police.
Who directed The January Man?
The January Man was directed by Pat O'Connor.
Who stars in The January Man?
The principal cast of The January Man includes Kevin Kline, Susan Sarandon, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Harvey Keitel, Danny Aiello.
When was The January Man released and how long is it?
The January Man was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of The January Man?
The January Man had a reported production budget of $1 and grossed $4 at the worldwide box office (4 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The January Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The January Man was composed by Marvin Hamlisch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The January Man?
The January Man holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).