Best Seller
“Writing A Book Is Easy. Writing A Best Seller Is Murder.”
Synopsis
Hit man Cleve approaches writer/cop Dennis about a story for his next book: How Cleve made a living, working for one of the most powerful politicians in the country. To get the story right, they travel around the country to gather statements and evidence, while strong forces use any means they can to keep the story untold.
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Best Seller [Original Theatrical Trailer]
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-08-25
Top Cast
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James Woods
Cleve
Brian Dennehy
Dennis Meechum
Victoria Tennant
Roberta Gillian
Allison Balson
Holly Meechum
Paul Shenar
David Madlock
George Coe
Graham
Anne Pitoniak
Mrs. Foster
Mary Carver
Cleve's mother
Kathleen Lloyd
Annie
Sully Boyar
Monks
Charles Tyner
Harold, Cleve's father
E. Brian Dean
Taxi Driver
Jeffrey Josephson
Pearlman
Edward Blackoff
Thorn
Seymour Cassel
Carter
Branscombe Richmond
Longshoreman #1
James Winburn
Supervisor
Mark Venturini
Bodyguard
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Flynn
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Cohen
- Original Score
- Jay Ferguson
- Original Title
- Best Seller
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.3M
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures, Hemdale
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Flynn
Larry Cohen
Jay Ferguson
Fred Murphy
David Rosenbloom
John Daly, Derek Gibson, Carter DeHaven
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Ferguson
Original Music Composer
Fred Murphy
Director of Photography
David Rosenbloom
Editor
John Flynn
Director
Gene Rudolf
Production Design
Larry Cohen
Writer
Steven Lambert
Stunt Coordinator
Carter DeHaven
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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 Best Seller
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What is Best Seller about?
Hit man Cleve approaches writer/cop Dennis about a story for his next book: How Cleve made a living, working for one of the most powerful politicians in the country. To get the story right, they travel around the country to gather statements and evidence, while strong forces use any means they can to keep the story untold.
Who directed Best Seller?
Best Seller was directed by John Flynn.
Who stars in Best Seller?
The principal cast of Best Seller includes James Woods, Brian Dennehy, Victoria Tennant, Allison Balson, Paul Shenar.
When was Best Seller released and how long is it?
Best Seller was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did Best Seller make at the box office?
Best Seller grossed $4.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Best Seller?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Best Seller was composed by Jay Ferguson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Best Seller?
Best Seller holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).