Dead Man Running
Synopsis
A loan shark gives ex-con Nick a period of 24 hours in order to pay back the money he owes. Up against it, Nick involves his best mate on a multi-part mission in order to raise the cash before it's too late for them both
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official 2020 Re-Release TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-14
Top Cast
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50 Cent
Thigo
Tamer Hassan
Nick
Danny Dyer
Bing
Blake Ritson
Jarvis
Esmé Bianco
Herself - Featured Burlesque Performer
Monet Mazur
Frankie
Brenda Blethyn
Mother
Alan Ford
Sol
Phil Davis
Johnny Sands
Omid Djalili
Fat Bald Man
Robbie Gee
Curtis
Bronson Webb
Smudger
Christopher Ryan
Old Boy Bookie
Clive Russell
McClintoch
Ben Moor
Middle Aged Man
Tony Rohr
Mr. Jeff
Garry Cooper
Faceless Man
John Forgeham
Terry Biggs
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 2010
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 11, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex De Rakoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex De Rakoff, John Luton
- Original Score
- Mark Sayfritz
- Original Title
- Dead Man Running
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- P&T Productions, Next Generation TV & Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex De Rakoff
Alex De Rakoff, John Luton
Mark Sayfritz
Ali Asad
Alan Strachan
Alan Latham, Ashley Cole, Alastair Burlingham, Rio Ferdinand, Sam Tromans
Department Leadership Roster
Alex De Rakoff
Writer
Alex De Rakoff
Director
John Luton
Writer
Ali Asad
Director of Photography
Alan Strachan
Editor
Matthew Button
Production Design
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
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Man Running
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead Man Running about?
A loan shark gives ex-con Nick a period of 24 hours in order to pay back the money he owes. Up against it, Nick involves his best mate on a multi-part mission in order to raise the cash before it's too late for them both
Who directed Dead Man Running?
Dead Man Running was directed by Alex De Rakoff.
Who stars in Dead Man Running?
The principal cast of Dead Man Running includes 50 Cent, Tamer Hassan, Danny Dyer, Blake Ritson, Esmé Bianco.
When was Dead Man Running released and how long is it?
Dead Man Running was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Man Running?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Man Running was composed by Mark Sayfritz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead Man Running?
Dead Man Running holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).