Deathrow Gameshow
“In the year 1991, contestants don't play for prizes...they play for their lives!”
Synopsis
Chuck Toedan hosts the most controversial show on TV: Live or Die, where deathrow inmates compete against each other for a chance to beat the executioner. However, when he accidentally kills a mob boss of the most feared mafia in the city, a hit man tries to put an end to him and his show once and for all. As a battle of wits and survival ensues, Chuck is forced to engage in the very tactics he uses on his contestants, or die trying.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Deathrow Gameshow: 1988 Theatrical Trailer (Vinegar Syndrome)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-26
Top Cast
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John McCafferty
Chuck Toedan
Robyn Blythe
Gloria Sternvirgin
Beano
Luigi Pappalardo
Mark Lasky
Mama Pappalardo / Spumoni
Darwyn Carson
Trudy
Kent Butler
Stage Manager
Paul Farbman
Dinko
Bill Whitehead
Don Stuart
Esther Elise
Groupie
Zachary Harris
Featured Convict
Pauli Bruno
Featured Convict
John E. Beilin
Angry Man
Debra Lamb
Shanna Shallow
David Martinson
Page
Felicia Cavazos
Page
Jim Bruce
Featured Convict
Avery Waisbren
Featured Convict
Hugh O. Fields
Featured Convict
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Pirro
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Pirro
- Original Score
- Gregg Gross
- Original Title
- Deathrow Gameshow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $200K
- Production Studios
- Crown International Pictures, Pirromount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Pirro
Mark Pirro
Gregg Gross
Craig Bassuk
Ruben A. Mazzini, David Beatty
Sergio Bandera, Mark Pirro, Brian J. Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Pirro
Director
Craig Bassuk
Director of Photography
Mark Simon
Production Design
Eric Megison
Stunt Coordinator
Ruben A. Mazzini
Editor
David Beatty
Editor
Gregg Gross
Original Music Composer
Mark Pirro
Writer
Brian J. Smith
Producer
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deathrow Gameshow
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What is Deathrow Gameshow about?
Chuck Toedan hosts the most controversial show on TV: Live or Die, where deathrow inmates compete against each other for a chance to beat the executioner. However, when he accidentally kills a mob boss of the most feared mafia in the city, a hit man tries to put an end to him and his show once and for all. As a battle of wits and survival ensues, Chuck is forced to engage in the very tactics he uses on his contestants, or die trying.
Who directed Deathrow Gameshow?
Deathrow Gameshow was directed by Mark Pirro.
Who stars in Deathrow Gameshow?
The principal cast of Deathrow Gameshow includes John McCafferty, Robyn Blythe, Beano, Mark Lasky, Darwyn Carson.
When was Deathrow Gameshow released and how long is it?
Deathrow Gameshow was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Deathrow Gameshow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deathrow Gameshow was composed by Gregg Gross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deathrow Gameshow?
Deathrow Gameshow holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).