Quicksand
“He's running for his life and running out of time.”
Synopsis
The workaholic head of the compliance section of a New York bank flies to Monaco to investigate unusual deposits from an offshore bank and meets a down-on-his-luck international film star who has become embroiled in criminal activities.
Top Cast
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Michael Keaton
Martin Raikes
Michael Caine
Jake Mellows
Judith Godrèche
Lela Forin
Rade Šerbedžija
Oleg Butraskaya
Matthew Marsh
Michel Cote
Xander Berkeley
Joey Patterson
Kathleen Wilhoite
Beth Ann
Rachel Ferjani
Rachel
Elina Löwensohn
Vannessa
Clare Thomas
Emma
William Beck
Simon Smith
Colin Stinton
Harbinson
Hermione Norris
Sarah
Asif Basra
Airman
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Mackenzie
- Screenplay & Story
- Timothy Prager
- Original Score
- Anthony Marinelli
- Original Title
- Quicksand
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Overseas FilmGroup, Cinerenta
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Mackenzie
Timothy Prager, Desmond Lowden
Anthony Marinelli
Walter McGill
Graham Walker
Eberhard Kayser, Geoff Reeve, Jim Reeve, Mario Ohoven, Michael Ohoven
Department Leadership Roster
John Mackenzie
Director
Anthony Marinelli
Original Music Composer
Graham Walker
Editor
Walter McGill
Director of Photography
Jon Bunker
Production Design
Jim Reeve
Producer
Timothy Prager
Screenplay
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 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Quicksand
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Quicksand about?
The workaholic head of the compliance section of a New York bank flies to Monaco to investigate unusual deposits from an offshore bank and meets a down-on-his-luck international film star who has become embroiled in criminal activities.
Who directed Quicksand?
Quicksand was directed by John Mackenzie.
Who stars in Quicksand?
The principal cast of Quicksand includes Michael Keaton, Michael Caine, Judith Godrèche, Rade Šerbedžija, Matthew Marsh.
When was Quicksand released and how long is it?
Quicksand was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Quicksand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Quicksand was composed by Anthony Marinelli.
Is Quicksand based on a book or true story?
Quicksand is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Desmond Lowden".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Quicksand?
Quicksand holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).