The Peacemaker
“In the fall of 1997, every nuclear device in the world will be accounted for...except one.”
Synopsis
When a train carrying atomic warheads mysteriously crashes in the former Soviet Union, a nuclear specialist discovers the accident is really part of a plot to cover up the theft of the weapons. Assigned to help her recover the missing bombs is a crack Special Forces Colonel.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-18
Top Cast
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George Clooney
Lt. Col. Thomas Devoe
Nicole Kidman
Dr. Julia Kelly
Marcel Iureș
Dusan Gavrich
Aleksandr Baluev
General Aleksandr Kodoroff
Rene Medvešek
Vlado Mirich
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Dimitri Vertikoff
Goran Višnjić
Bazta Sergeant
Tamara Tunie
Jody
Gary Werntz
Terry Hamilton
Randall Batinkoff
Ken
Jim Haynie
General Garnett
Alexander Strobele
Dietrich Schuhmacher
Holt McCallany
Mark Appleton
Michael Boatman
CPN Beach
Joan Copeland
Senator Helen Bevens
Carlos Gómez
Santiago
Slavko Juraga
Stevo
Aleksandr Peskov
Vassily
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hollywood, California
Festival / Special Debut
September 26, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 6, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$110.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.21x
+$60.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mimi Leder
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Schiffer
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- The Peacemaker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian, Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $110.5M
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mimi Leder
Michael Schiffer, Kevin Bernhardt
Hans Zimmer
Dietrich Lohmann, Jorge Sánchez
David Rosenbloom
Branko Lustig, Walter F. Parkes, Michael Grillo, Laurie MacDonald, Kevin Bernhardt
Department Leadership Roster
Mimi Leder
Director
Michael Schiffer
Screenplay
Branko Lustig
Producer
Walter F. Parkes
Producer
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Dietrich Lohmann
Director of Photography
David Rosenbloom
Editor
Leslie Dilley
Production Design
G.A. Aguilar
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Backes
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gustáv Kyselica
Stunt Coordinator
Kevin Bernhardt
Writer
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.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Peacemaker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Peacemaker about?
When a train carrying atomic warheads mysteriously crashes in the former Soviet Union, a nuclear specialist discovers the accident is really part of a plot to cover up the theft of the weapons. Assigned to help her recover the missing bombs is a crack Special Forces Colonel.
Who directed The Peacemaker?
The Peacemaker was directed by Mimi Leder.
Who stars in The Peacemaker?
The principal cast of The Peacemaker includes George Clooney, Nicole Kidman, Marcel Iureș, Aleksandr Baluev, Rene Medvešek.
When was The Peacemaker released and how long is it?
The Peacemaker was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Peacemaker?
The Peacemaker had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $110.5M at the worldwide box office (2.21 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Peacemaker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Peacemaker was composed by Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Peacemaker?
The Peacemaker holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).