Do It or Die
“FBI true story of a brutal kidnapping, Palm Springs, Ca 1979”
Synopsis
The 1979 kidnapping of Palm Springs socialite and philanthropist Elaine Chaddick by a gun-wielding young couple demanding $1 million ransom forms the basis of this action-packed thriller.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Palm Springs Film Festival 2017
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jorn H. Winther
- Screenplay & Story
- Shane Avila
- Original Title
- Do It or Die
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jorn H. Winther
Shane Avila
Brandon Worswick
Denise DuBarry
Department Leadership Roster
Jorn H. Winther
Director
Denise DuBarry
Producer
Brandon Worswick
Editor
Shane Avila
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Do It or Die
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What is Do It or Die about?
The 1979 kidnapping of Palm Springs socialite and philanthropist Elaine Chaddick by a gun-wielding young couple demanding $1 million ransom forms the basis of this action-packed thriller.
Who directed Do It or Die?
Do It or Die was directed by Jorn H. Winther.
Who stars in Do It or Die?
The principal cast of Do It or Die includes David Naughton, Viktoria Stamm, John Callahan, Denise DuBarry, Andrew J McGuinness.
When was Do It or Die released and how long is it?
Do It or Die was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Do It or Die?
Do It or Die holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).