Flashpoint
“They drink together. Work together. Party together. They live for trouble. Now they've uncovered a secret and their troubles are just beginning.”
Synopsis
Two Texas border guards find a jeep buried in the desert, with a skeleton, a scoped rifle, and a box with $800,000 in cash. Before they decide whether to keep the money or report it, they privately investigate the clues and unravel a decades old mystery.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Flashpoint 1984 TV trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-17
Top Cast
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Kris Kristofferson
Bobby Logan
Treat Williams
Ernie Wyatt
Rip Torn
Sheriff Wells
Kevin Conway
Brook
Kurtwood Smith
Carson
Miguel Ferrer
Roget
Jean Smart
Doris
Guy Boyd
Lambasino
Mark Slade
Hawthorne
Roberts Blossom
Amarillo
Tess Harper
Ellen
Terry Alexander
Peterson
Ana Auther
Roget's Date
Barry Davis
Max
Sam Edelman
Van Driver
Robert Elliott
Michael Curtis
William Frankfather
Lacy
Robin Wayne Fugett
Border Patrol Agent
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Tannen
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Shryack, Michael Butler, George La Fountaine Sr.
- Original Score
- Edgar Froese, Johannes Schmölling, Christopher Franke
- Original Title
- Flashpoint
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Silver Screen Partners, HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Tannen
Dennis Shryack, Michael Butler, George La Fountaine Sr.
Edgar Froese, Johannes Schmölling, Christopher Franke
Peter Moss
David Garfield
Skip Short
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis Shryack
Writer
Michael Butler
Writer
Edgar Froese
Original Music Composer
Johannes Schmölling
Original Music Composer
Christopher Franke
Original Music Composer
William Tannen
Director
David Garfield
Editor
Paul Greimann
Production Design
Peter Moss
Director of Photography
Skip Short
Producer
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flashpoint
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Flashpoint about?
Two Texas border guards find a jeep buried in the desert, with a skeleton, a scoped rifle, and a box with $800,000 in cash. Before they decide whether to keep the money or report it, they privately investigate the clues and unravel a decades old mystery.
Who directed Flashpoint?
Flashpoint was directed by William Tannen.
Who stars in Flashpoint?
The principal cast of Flashpoint includes Kris Kristofferson, Treat Williams, Rip Torn, Kevin Conway, Kurtwood Smith.
When was Flashpoint released and how long is it?
Flashpoint was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Flashpoint?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flashpoint was composed by Edgar Froese, Johannes Schmölling, Christopher Franke.
Is Flashpoint based on a book or true story?
Flashpoint is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George La Fountaine Sr.".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flashpoint?
Flashpoint holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).