Past Midnight
“Past Passion. Past Terror. Past Murder.”
Synopsis
A man gets out of prison after 15 years for stabbing his wife to death, and his social worker becomes convinced he was innocent. As she researches his case, and interviews other people who were involved, she begins to fall in love with him, as her friends warn her that he's dangerous.
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Rutger Hauer
Ben Jordan
Natasha Richardson
Laura Mathews
Clancy Brown
Steve Lundy
Guy Boyd
Todd Canipe
Ernie Lively
Detective Allan Tobias
Tom Wright
Lee Samuels
Kibibi Monie
Dorothy Coleman
Dana Eskelson
Kathy Tudor
Ted D'Arms
Bill Tudor
Paul Giamatti
Larry Canipe
Charles Boswell
Carlton Daniels
Brian T. Finney
Delivery Man
Krisha Fairchild
Dr. Zastoupil
Sarah Magnuson
Gerrie Graymark
Paul Mitri
Policeman
David Frederick White
Policeman
Nancy Bevis
Social Worker
Claude Bowman
Social Worker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vancouver International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Eliasberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Norwood
- Original Score
- Steve Bartek
- Original Title
- Past Midnight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- CineTel Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Eliasberg
Frank Norwood
Steve Bartek
Robert D. Yeoman
Christopher Rouse
Lisa M. Hansen, Paul Hertzberg
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Eliasberg
Director
Frank Norwood
Writer
Lisa M. Hansen
Producer
Christopher Rouse
Editor
Spiro Razatos
Stunt Coordinator
Robert D. Yeoman
Director of Photography
Sharon Seymour
Production Design
Ronald Leamon
Costume Design
Steve Bartek
Original Music Composer
Steven Lambert
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Past Midnight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Past Midnight about?
A man gets out of prison after 15 years for stabbing his wife to death, and his social worker becomes convinced he was innocent. As she researches his case, and interviews other people who were involved, she begins to fall in love with him, as her friends warn her that he's dangerous.
Who directed Past Midnight?
Past Midnight was directed by Jan Eliasberg.
Who stars in Past Midnight?
The principal cast of Past Midnight includes Rutger Hauer, Natasha Richardson, Clancy Brown, Guy Boyd, Ernie Lively.
When was Past Midnight released and how long is it?
Past Midnight was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Past Midnight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Past Midnight was composed by Steve Bartek.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Past Midnight?
Past Midnight holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).