The Interrupters
“Every City Needs Its Heroes”
Synopsis
The Interrupters tells the moving and surprising stories of three Violence Interrupters — former gang members who try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once caused.
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The Interrupters NEW Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$282K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve James
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Kotlowitz
- Original Score
- Joshua Abrams
- Original Title
- The Interrupters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Worldwide Gross
- $282K
- Production Studios
- Kartemquin Films, Rise Films, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve James
Alex Kotlowitz
Joshua Abrams
Steve James, Aaron Wickenden
Steve James, Alex Kotlowitz, Teddy Leifer, Justine Nagan, Gordon Quinn
Department Leadership Roster
Steve James
Director
Alex Kotlowitz
Writer
Steve James
Producer
Alex Kotlowitz
Producer
Steve James
Editor
Aaron Wickenden
Editor
Joshua Abrams
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Interrupters
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What is The Interrupters about?
The Interrupters tells the moving and surprising stories of three Violence Interrupters — former gang members who try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once caused.
Who directed The Interrupters?
The Interrupters was directed by Steve James.
Who stars in The Interrupters?
The principal cast of The Interrupters includes Tio Hardiman, Ameena Matthews, Cobe Williams, Gary Slutkin, Caprysha Anderson.
When was The Interrupters released and how long is it?
The Interrupters was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
How much did The Interrupters make at the box office?
The Interrupters grossed $282K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Interrupters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Interrupters was composed by Joshua Abrams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Interrupters?
The Interrupters holds official age classifications: AU: E; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).