2nd Chance
“Businessman. Showman. Con man?”
Synopsis
In 1969, bankrupt pizzeria owner Richard Davis invented the modern-day bulletproof vest. To prove that it worked, he shot himself — point-blank — 192 times.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
DMZ International Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 2, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ramin Bahrani
- Screenplay & Story
- Ramin Bahrani
- Original Score
- T. Griffin
- Original Title
- 2nd Chance
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5K
- Production Studios
- Noruz Films, Vespucci, Endeavor Content, Samuel Marshall Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ramin Bahrani
Ramin Bahrani
T. Griffin
Adam Stone
Aaron Wickenden
Joshua Oppenheimer, Ramin Bahrani, Marlon Vogelgesang, Myles Estey, Daniel Turcan
Department Leadership Roster
Aaron Wickenden
Editor
Ramin Bahrani
Producer
Adam Stone
Director of Photography
Ramin Bahrani
Director
Ramin Bahrani
Writer
Daniel Turcan
Producer
Charles Dorfman
Producer
Jacob Grodnik
Producer
Johnny Galvin
Producer
T. Griffin
Original Music Composer
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 2nd Chance
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What is 2nd Chance about?
In 1969, bankrupt pizzeria owner Richard Davis invented the modern-day bulletproof vest. To prove that it worked, he shot himself — point-blank — 192 times.
Who directed 2nd Chance?
2nd Chance was directed by Ramin Bahrani.
Who stars in 2nd Chance?
The principal cast of 2nd Chance includes Richard Davis.
When was 2nd Chance released and how long is it?
2nd Chance was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
How much did 2nd Chance make at the box office?
2nd Chance grossed $5K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for 2nd Chance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 2nd Chance was composed by T. Griffin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 2nd Chance?
2nd Chance holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).