Black Moon Rising
“Meet Sam Quint... Stealing from him is the biggest mistake you can make.”
Synopsis
An FBI free-lancer stashes a stolen Las Vegas-crime tape in a high-tech car stolen by someone else.
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Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-25
Top Cast
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Tommy Lee Jones
Quint
Linda Hamilton
Nina
Robert Vaughn
Ed Ryland
Richard Jaeckel
Earl Windom
Lee Ving
Marvin Ringer
Bubba Smith
Johnson
Dan Shor
Billy Lyons
William Sanderson
Tyke Thayden
Keenan Wynn
Iron John
Nick Cassavetes
Luis
Richard Angarola
Dr. Melato
Don Keith Opper
Emile French
William Marquez
Reynoso
David Pressman
Kid at Grocery Store
Stanley DeSantis
The Mover
Edward Parone
Mr. Emilio
Al White
Maintenance Man
Bill Moody
Windbreaker Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harley Cokeliss
- Screenplay & Story
- John Carpenter, William Gray, Desmond Nakano
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- Black Moon Rising
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.6M
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures, Sequoia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harley Cokeliss
John Carpenter, William Gray, Desmond Nakano
Lalo Schifrin
Mikhail Suslov
Todd C. Ramsay
Douglas Curtis, Joel B. Michaels, John Carpenter
Department Leadership Roster
Bud Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Harley Cokeliss
Director
Jack Buehler
Costume Design
Douglas Curtis
Producer
Joel B. Michaels
Producer
Mikhail Suslov
Director of Photography
John Carpenter
Screenplay
William Gray
Screenplay
Desmond Nakano
Screenplay
Bryan Ryman
Production Design
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Todd C. Ramsay
Editor
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Moon Rising
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Moon Rising about?
An FBI free-lancer stashes a stolen Las Vegas-crime tape in a high-tech car stolen by someone else.
Who directed Black Moon Rising?
Black Moon Rising was directed by Harley Cokeliss.
Who stars in Black Moon Rising?
The principal cast of Black Moon Rising includes Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Hamilton, Robert Vaughn, Richard Jaeckel, Lee Ving.
When was Black Moon Rising released and how long is it?
Black Moon Rising was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Black Moon Rising make at the box office?
Black Moon Rising grossed $6.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Black Moon Rising?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Moon Rising was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Moon Rising?
Black Moon Rising holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).