Relentless
“Killers aren't born. They're made.”
Synopsis
Two Los Angeles police detectives hunt for a serial killer who randomly chooses his victims from a phone directory.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Relentless - 1989 - [Trailer]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-25
Top Cast
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Judd Nelson
Arthur 'Buck' Taylor
Robert Loggia
Bill Malloy
Leo Rossi
Sam Dietz
Meg Foster
Carol Dietz
Patrick O'Bryan
Todd Arthur
Ken Lerner
Arthur
Mindy Seeger
Francine
Angel Tompkins
Carmen
Beau Starr
Ike Taylor
Frank Pesce
Marra
Lou Bonacki
Desk Sergeant
George Buck Flower
Old Man
John F. Goff
Doctor Park
Elizabeth Lambert
Rene
William Lustig
Cop #2
Armand Mastroianni
Cop
Robert Madrid
Swarthy Cop
Harriet Hall
Angela Taylor
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 30, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Lustig
- Screenplay & Story
- Phil Alden Robinson
- Original Score
- Jay Chattaway
- Original Title
- Relentless
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $7M
- Production Studios
- Out of the Dark Productions, CineTel Films, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Lustig
Phil Alden Robinson
Jay Chattaway
James Lemmo
David Kern
Sanford Hampton, Lisa M. Hansen, Paul Hertzberg, Howard Smith
Department Leadership Roster
William Lustig
Director
Phil Alden Robinson
Writer
Sanford Hampton
Producer
Howard Smith
Producer
Jay Chattaway
Original Music Composer
David Kern
Editor
Gene Abel
Production Design
Verkina Flower
Costume Design
Spiro Razatos
Stunt Coordinator
James Lemmo
Director of Photography
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 Relentless
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Relentless about?
Two Los Angeles police detectives hunt for a serial killer who randomly chooses his victims from a phone directory.
Who directed Relentless?
Relentless was directed by William Lustig.
Who stars in Relentless?
The principal cast of Relentless includes Judd Nelson, Robert Loggia, Leo Rossi, Meg Foster, Patrick O'Bryan.
When was Relentless released and how long is it?
Relentless was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did Relentless make at the box office?
Relentless grossed $7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Relentless?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Relentless was composed by Jay Chattaway.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Relentless?
Relentless 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.).