Limbo
“The only thing more dangerous than death...is survival.”
Synopsis
Traumatized by a fishing boat accident many years before, Joe Gastineau has given up his hopes for a life beyond the odd jobs he takes to support himself. That quickly changes when nomadic club singer Donna de Angelo and her troubled teen-age daughter enter Joe’s life. Both mother and daughter fall for Joe, increasing the friction between them. The tension continues to build when Joe invites them on a pleasure cruise up the Alaskan coast, discovering too late that the trip may cost them their lives.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer - LIMBO (1999, John Sayles, David Strathairn, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio)
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-19
Top Cast
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Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Donna De Angelo
David Strathairn
Joe Gastineau
Vanessa Martinez
Noelle De Angelo
Kris Kristofferson
Smilin' Jack
Casey Siemaszko
Bobby Gastineau
Kathryn Grody
Frankie
Rita Taggart
Lou
Leo Burmester
Harmon King
Michael Laskin
Albright
Hermínio Ramos
Ricky
Dawn McInturff
Audrey
Tom Biss
Baines
Jimmy MacDonell
Randy Mason
Mérit Carlson-van Dort
Stacy
Monica Brandner
Corky
Maria Gladziszewski
Denise
Dan Rinner
X-Man
Stephen J. Lang
Vic
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.25x
-$6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sayles
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sayles
- Original Score
- Mason Daring
- Original Title
- Limbo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Screen Gems, Green/Renzi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sayles
John Sayles
Mason Daring
Haskell Wexler
John Sayles
Maggie Renzi
Department Leadership Roster
John Sayles
Director
John Sayles
Writer
Haskell Wexler
Director of Photography
Maggie Renzi
Producer
Mason Daring
Original Music Composer
John Sayles
Editor
Gemma Jackson
Production Design
Shay Cunliffe
Costume Design
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 Limbo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Limbo about?
Traumatized by a fishing boat accident many years before, Joe Gastineau has given up his hopes for a life beyond the odd jobs he takes to support himself. That quickly changes when nomadic club singer Donna de Angelo and her troubled teen-age daughter enter Joe’s life. Both mother and daughter fall for Joe, increasing the friction between them. The tension continues to build when Joe invites them on a pleasure cruise up the Alaskan coast, discovering too late that the trip may cost them their lives.
Who directed Limbo?
Limbo was directed by John Sayles.
Who stars in Limbo?
The principal cast of Limbo includes Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, David Strathairn, Vanessa Martinez, Kris Kristofferson, Casey Siemaszko.
When was Limbo released and how long is it?
Limbo was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What was the box office and production budget of Limbo?
Limbo had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (0.25 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Limbo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Limbo was composed by Mason Daring.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Limbo?
Limbo holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).