Dangerous Game
“fast driving...spine chilling...people are dying to play.”
Synopsis
A game becomes deadly serious! An insane cop hunts down five students in a shopping mall after closing time. His life is ruined as he was dishonorably discharged from the police force because of these people. Armed with a Rambo knife and a crossbow, he initially only wants to scare them off, but when he accidentally injures one of the boys deadly, there is no turning back. The witnesses to the murder must be eliminated! So begins a relentless hunt through the mall at night…
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Miles Buchanan
David
Marcus Graham
Jack
Steven Grives
Murphy
Kathryn Walker
Kathryn
Sandie Lillingston
Ziggy
John Polson
Tony
Max Meldrum
History tutor
Raquel Suarstzman
Girl No. 1
Kerry McKay
Student No. 1
Robbie McGregor
Police Superintendent
Christopher Dibb
Senior officer
Susan Stenmark
TV Weather Girl
Peter West
Cop
Jim Richards
Cop
Terry Flanagan
Detective No. 1
Robin Menzies
Prostitute
Paris Jefferson
TV Movie Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Market (Rough Cut)
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 1991
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Hopkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter West
- Original Score
- Steve Ball, Les Gock
- Original Title
- Dangerous Game
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Quantum Films, Virgo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Hopkins
Peter West, Michael Ralph, David Groom
Steve Ball, Les Gock
Peter Levy
Tim Wellburn
Basil Appleby, Robert Mercieca, Judith West
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Hopkins
Director
Peter West
Screenplay
Basil Appleby
Producer
Steve Ball
Original Music Composer
Les Gock
Original Music Composer
Tim Wellburn
Editor
Igor Nay
Production Design
Collette Dinnigan
Costume Design
Peter Levy
Director of Photography
Judith West
Producer
Peter West
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dangerous Game.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dangerous Game
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dangerous Game about?
A game becomes deadly serious! An insane cop hunts down five students in a shopping mall after closing time. His life is ruined as he was dishonorably discharged from the police force because of these people. Armed with a Rambo knife and a crossbow, he initially only wants to scare them off, but when he accidentally injures one of the boys deadly, there is no turning back. The witnesses to the murder must be eliminated! So begins a relentless hunt through the mall at night…
Who directed Dangerous Game?
Dangerous Game was directed by Stephen Hopkins.
Who stars in Dangerous Game?
The principal cast of Dangerous Game includes Miles Buchanan, Marcus Graham, Steven Grives, Kathryn Walker, Sandie Lillingston.
When was Dangerous Game released and how long is it?
Dangerous Game was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Dangerous Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dangerous Game was composed by Steve Ball, Les Gock.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dangerous Game?
Dangerous Game holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).