Firepower
“The Target: The world's richest man. The Deal: Bring him back alive. The Prize: A million in cash.”
Synopsis
A mercenary is hired by the FBI to track down a powerful recluse criminal, a woman is also trying to track him down for her own personal vendetta.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Firepower (1979) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-13
Top Cast
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Sophia Loren
Adele Tasca
James Coburn
Jerry Fanon / Eddie
O. J. Simpson
Catlett
Eli Wallach
Sal Hyman
Anthony Franciosa
the doctor Charles Félix
George Grizzard
Leo Gelhorn
Vincent Gardenia
Frank Hull
Victor Mature
Howard Everett
Billy Barty
Dominic Carbone
Peter Savage
Lawyer
Jake LaMotta
Nickel Sam
Dominic Chianese
Orlov
Andrew Duncan
Del Cooper
Paul D'Amato
Tagua
Fred Stuthman
Paul Halpin
Richard Caldicot
Harry Calman
Frank Singuineau
Manley Reckford
George Touliatos
Karl Stegner
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.15x
-$6.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Winner
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Wilson
- Original Score
- Gato Barbieri
- Original Title
- Firepower
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Scimitar Productions, ITC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Winner
Gerald Wilson, Bill Kerby, Michael Winner
Gato Barbieri
Robert Paynter
Michael Winner
Michael Winner
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Winner
Director
Gerald Wilson
Screenplay
Terry Leonard
Stunt Coordinator
John Stoll
Production Design
Gato Barbieri
Original Music Composer
Michael Winner
Editor
Joseph G. Aulisi
Costume Design
Michael Winner
Producer
John Blezard
Production Design
Robert Paynter
Director of Photography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Firepower
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Firepower about?
A mercenary is hired by the FBI to track down a powerful recluse criminal, a woman is also trying to track him down for her own personal vendetta.
Who directed Firepower?
Firepower was directed by Michael Winner.
Who stars in Firepower?
The principal cast of Firepower includes Sophia Loren, James Coburn, O. J. Simpson, Eli Wallach, Anthony Franciosa.
When was Firepower released and how long is it?
Firepower was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Firepower?
Firepower had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $1.2M at the worldwide box office (0.15 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Firepower?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Firepower was composed by Gato Barbieri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Firepower?
Firepower holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).