Setup
Synopsis
A group of friends plan out a detailed heist that turns deadly when one betrays the other by taking off with the goods. Taking matters into his own hands, Sonny seeks out his revenge teaming up with the most dangerous mob boss in town to get back what is rightfully his. When he finally comes face to face with his longtime friend he will be forced to make a life changing choice.
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Setup trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-13
Top Cast
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50 Cent
Sonny
Ryan Phillippe
Vincent
Bruce Willis
Biggs
James Remar
William
Randy Couture
Petey
Will Yun Lee
Joey
Shaun Toub
Roth
Susie Abromeit
Valerie
Jay Karnes
Russel
Jordan Trovillion
Kelli
Ambyr Childers
Haliey
Jenna Dewan
Mia
Omar J. Dorsey
G Money
Theo Kypri
The Courier
Richard Goteri
John R
Rory Markham
Markus
Brett Granstaff
Dave Hall
Ralph Lister
Professor
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 17, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.11x
-$17.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Gunther
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Behrman, Mike Gunther
- Original Score
- Andrew Grush, Taylor Stewart
- Original Title
- Setup
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.1M
- Production Studios
- Grindstone Entertainment Group, Cheetah Vision, Paradox Entertainment, Gunny Entertainment, Hedge Fund Film Partners, Action Jackson Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Gunther
Mike Behrman, Mike Gunther
Andrew Grush, Taylor Stewart
Steve Gainer
Mark Stevens
Randall Emmett, George Furla, 50 Cent
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Behrman
Writer
Mike Gunther
Writer
Mike Gunther
Director
Mike Behrman
Screenplay
Mike Gunther
Screenplay
Randall Emmett
Producer
George Furla
Producer
50 Cent
Producer
Mia Maddox
Costume Design
Bruton Jones
Production Design
Steve Gainer
Director of Photography
Mark Stevens
Editor
Kyle Woods
Stunt Coordinator
Andrew Grush
Original Music Composer
Taylor Stewart
Original Music Composer
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 Setup
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What is Setup about?
A group of friends plan out a detailed heist that turns deadly when one betrays the other by taking off with the goods. Taking matters into his own hands, Sonny seeks out his revenge teaming up with the most dangerous mob boss in town to get back what is rightfully his. When he finally comes face to face with his longtime friend he will be forced to make a life changing choice.
Who directed Setup?
Setup was directed by Mike Gunther.
Who stars in Setup?
The principal cast of Setup includes 50 Cent, Ryan Phillippe, Bruce Willis, James Remar, Randy Couture.
When was Setup released and how long is it?
Setup was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Setup?
Setup had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $2.1M at the worldwide box office (0.11 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Setup?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Setup was composed by Andrew Grush, Taylor Stewart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Setup?
Setup holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).