Endangered Species
“What you don't know can kill you.”
Synopsis
A retired New York cop on vacation in America's West is drawn into a sheriff's investigation of a mysterious series of cattle killings.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-04
Top Cast
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Robert Urich
Ruben Castle
JoBeth Williams
Harriet Purdue
Paul Dooley
Joe Hiatt
Hoyt Axton
Ben Morgan
Peter Coyote
Steele
Marin Kanter
Mackenzie Castle
Gailard Sartain
Mayor
Dan Hedaya
Peck
Harry Carey Jr.
Dr. Emmer
John Considine
Burnside
Margery Bond
Judy Hiatt
Joseph G. Medalis
Lawyer
Patrick Houser
Chester
Alvin Crow
Deputy Wayne
Ned Dowd
Deputy Bobby
Kent Rizley
Deputy Ray
Heather Menzies
Susan
Michelle Davison
Mrs. Haskins
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.21x
-$5.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Rudolph
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Rudolph, John Binder, Judd Klinger, Richard Clayton Woods
- Original Score
- Gary Wright
- Original Title
- Endangered Species
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Alive Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Rudolph
Alan Rudolph, John Binder, Judd Klinger, Richard Clayton Woods
Gary Wright
Paul Lohmann
Tom Walls
Zalman King, Carolyn Pfeiffer
Department Leadership Roster
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
Alan Rudolph
Writer
John Binder
Writer
Alan Rudolph
Director
Carolyn Pfeiffer
Producer
Gary Wright
Original Music Composer
Paul Lohmann
Director of Photography
Tom Walls
Editor
Trevor Williams
Production Design
Betsy Cox
Costume Design
Greg Wayne Elam
Stunt Coordinator
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Endangered Species
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Endangered Species about?
A retired New York cop on vacation in America's West is drawn into a sheriff's investigation of a mysterious series of cattle killings.
Who directed Endangered Species?
Endangered Species was directed by Alan Rudolph.
Who stars in Endangered Species?
The principal cast of Endangered Species includes Robert Urich, JoBeth Williams, Paul Dooley, Hoyt Axton, Peter Coyote.
When was Endangered Species released and how long is it?
Endangered Species was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Endangered Species?
Endangered Species had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $1.5M at the worldwide box office (0.21 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Endangered Species?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Endangered Species was composed by Gary Wright.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Endangered Species?
Endangered Species holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).