Deadfall
“...The ultimate con”
Synopsis
After he accidentally kills his father Mike during a sting, Joe tries to carry out Mike's dying wish by recovering valuables that Mike's twin brother Lou stole from him years earlier. But Uncle Lou is also a confidence artist, and Joe is soon drawn into his increasingly dangerous schemes.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-24
Top Cast
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Michael Biehn
Joe Donan
Sarah Trigger
Diane
Nicolas Cage
Eddie
James Coburn
Mike Donan / Lou Donan
Peter Fonda
Pete
Charlie Sheen
Morgan "Fats" Gripp
Talia Shire
Sam
J. Kenneth Campbell
Huey
Michael Constantine
Frank
Marc Coppola
Bob
Micky Dolenz
Bart
Brian Donovan
Mitch
Renée Estevez
Baby's Babe
Ted Fox
Zane
Clarence M. Landry
Larry
Brooks Mondae
Star Garden Patron
Gigi Rice
Blanche
Angus Scrimm
Dr. Lyme
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0x
-$10M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Coppola
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Vallelonga, Christopher Coppola
- Original Score
- Jim Fox
- Original Title
- Deadfall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18K
- Production Studios
- Trimark Pictures, Ted Fox Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Coppola
Nick Vallelonga, Christopher Coppola
Jim Fox
Maryse Alberti
Phillip Linson
Gerson Fox, Mark Amin, Gertrude Fox, Ted Fox
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Coppola
Director
Nick Vallelonga
Writer
Christopher Coppola
Writer
Maryse Alberti
Director of Photography
Jim Fox
Original Music Composer
Jaqueline De La Fontaine
Costume Design
Phillip Linson
Editor
Ted Fox
Producer
Clare Scarpulla
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 — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deadfall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deadfall about?
After he accidentally kills his father Mike during a sting, Joe tries to carry out Mike's dying wish by recovering valuables that Mike's twin brother Lou stole from him years earlier. But Uncle Lou is also a confidence artist, and Joe is soon drawn into his increasingly dangerous schemes.
Who directed Deadfall?
Deadfall was directed by Christopher Coppola.
Who stars in Deadfall?
The principal cast of Deadfall includes Michael Biehn, Sarah Trigger, Nicolas Cage, James Coburn, Peter Fonda.
When was Deadfall released and how long is it?
Deadfall was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Deadfall?
Deadfall had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $18K at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Deadfall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deadfall was composed by Jim Fox.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deadfall?
Deadfall holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).