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5.0 / 10(19 votes)IMDbR19981h 27m$14K Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

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.

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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

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 16, 1998

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.87x ROI)

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

Budget: $7KWorldwide: $14K

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

Director

Joe Carnahan

Screenplay & Story

Joe Carnahan

Original Score & Music

Martin Birke, Mark Priolo

Director of Photography

John Alexander Jimenez

Film Editing

Joe Carnahan

Producers

Joe Carnahan, Dan Leis, Leon Corcos

Department Leadership Roster

John Alexander Jimenez

Director of Photography

Joe Carnahan

Joe Carnahan

Producer

Dan Leis

Producer

Joe Carnahan

Joe Carnahan

Writer

Joe Carnahan

Joe Carnahan

Director

Martin Birke

Original Music Composer

Joe Carnahan

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.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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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.).