
Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane
“Two cats... one car... and a world of hurt...”
Synopsis
To keep their struggling used-car dealership from closing, salesmen Sid and Bob agree to let a vintage 1963 Pontiac LeMans sit on their lot for two days in return for $250,000. Warned that the vehicle has been associated with many deaths already, Sid and Bob are soon pursued by hitman Mr. Reich and FBI Agent Jared, among others. As violence surrounds them, Sid talks his partner into stealing the car for a $500,000 ransom.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Blood Guts Bullets and Octane - Commercial - Trailer Sundance 98 - IFC - Now Playing (1998)
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-25
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Joe Carnahan
Sid French
Dan Leis
Bob Melba
Hugh McChord
Mr. Reich
Ken Rudulph
FBI Agent Jared
Mike Maas
Victor Drub / Dumpster Bum
Nick Fenske
Mechanic
Mark Priolo
Frank Priolo
Andrew Fowler
Mike Carbuyer
Gloria Gómez
Julie Carbuyer
Josephine Arreola
Elda
Dave Booth
Jerry
Kevin Hale
Pinto Guy
Max Ancar
Frank Manzano
Leah Carnahan
Ginger
Scott Taylor
Dick Dupree Sr.
Eric Lutes
Dick Dupree Jr.
Carlos V. Hernandez
Diaz Carbajal
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.87x
+$6K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Carnahan
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Carnahan
- Original Score
- Martin Birke, Mark Priolo
- Original Title
- Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $7K
- Worldwide Gross
- $14K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Carnahan
Joe Carnahan
Martin Birke, Mark Priolo
John Alexander Jimenez
Joe Carnahan
Joe Carnahan, Dan Leis, Leon Corcos
Department Leadership Roster
John Alexander Jimenez
Director of Photography
Joe Carnahan
Producer
Dan Leis
Producer
Joe Carnahan
Writer
Joe Carnahan
Director
Martin Birke
Original Music Composer
Joe Carnahan
Editor
Leon Corcos
Producer
Mark Priolo
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane about?
To keep their struggling used-car dealership from closing, salesmen Sid and Bob agree to let a vintage 1963 Pontiac LeMans sit on their lot for two days in return for $250,000. Warned that the vehicle has been associated with many deaths already, Sid and Bob are soon pursued by hitman Mr. Reich and FBI Agent Jared, among others. As violence surrounds them, Sid talks his partner into stealing the car for a $500,000 ransom.
Who directed Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane?
Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane was directed by Joe Carnahan.
Who stars in Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane?
The principal cast of Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane includes Joe Carnahan, Dan Leis, Hugh McChord, Ken Rudulph, Mike Maas.
When was Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane released and how long is it?
Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane?
Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane had a reported production budget of $7K and grossed $14K at the worldwide box office (1.87 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane was composed by Martin Birke, Mark Priolo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane?
Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).
