'R Xmas
“Dual identities, dueling dealers, and an overdose of greed.”
Synopsis
A New York drug dealer is kidnapped, and his wife must try to come up with the money and drugs to free him from his abductors before Christmas.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-19
Top Cast
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Drea de Matteo
Wife
Lillo Brancato
Husband
Ice-T
Kidnapper
Victor Argo
Louie
Denia Brache
Louie's Wife
Meredith Ostrom
Elf 1
Janis Corsair
Shopper 1
Gloria Irizarry
Aunt
Nelson Vasquez
Niece's Husband
Roman Rivera
Felipe
Javier Nunez
Felipe's Brother
Benny Nieves
Priest
Begonya Plaza
Tio's Wife
Lisa Valens
Daughter
Naomi Morales
Niece
John Robert Tramutola
Child Scrooge
Dan Sweeney
Santa Claus
Anne Ackerman
Shopper 2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 8, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$99K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.03x
-$2.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abel Ferrara
- Screenplay & Story
- Abel Ferrara, Scott Pardo
- Original Score
- Schoolly D
- Original Title
- 'R Xmas
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $99K
- Production Studios
- StudioCanal, Pierre Kalfon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abel Ferrara
Abel Ferrara, Scott Pardo, Cassandra De Jesus
Schoolly D
Ken Kelsch
Suzanne Pillsbury, Bill Pankow, Patricia Bowers
Pierre Kalfon, Stefano Celesti, Barry Amato
Department Leadership Roster
Suzanne Pillsbury
Editor
Pierre Kalfon
Producer
Abel Ferrara
Director
Bill Pankow
Editor
Patricia Bowers
Editor
Frank DeCurtis
Production Design
Abel Ferrara
Screenplay
Scott Pardo
Screenplay
Ken Kelsch
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 'R Xmas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 'R Xmas about?
A New York drug dealer is kidnapped, and his wife must try to come up with the money and drugs to free him from his abductors before Christmas.
Who directed 'R Xmas?
'R Xmas was directed by Abel Ferrara.
Who stars in 'R Xmas?
The principal cast of 'R Xmas includes Drea de Matteo, Lillo Brancato, Ice-T, Victor Argo, Denia Brache.
When was 'R Xmas released and how long is it?
'R Xmas was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of 'R Xmas?
'R Xmas had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $99K at the worldwide box office (0.03 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for 'R Xmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 'R Xmas was composed by Schoolly D.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 'R Xmas?
'R Xmas holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).