Pass the Ammo
“The comedy you've been praying for.”
Synopsis
A corrupt television preacher and his congregation are held hostage by a woman, her lover, and her two cousins in an attempt to avenge the theft of her inheritance. A quirky look at the dishonesty of the televangelist industry.
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Pass the Ammo Trailer (1988)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-28
Top Cast
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Bill Paxton
Jesse Wilkes
Linda Kozlowski
Claire
Tim Curry
Rev. Ray Porter
Annie Potts
Darla
Dennis Burkley
Big Joe Becker
Glenn Withrow
Arnold Limpet
Anthony Geary
Stonewall
Brian Thompson
Kenny Hamilton
Logan Ramsey
Jim Bob Collins
Leland Crooke
Sheriff Rascal Lebeaux
Jim Holmes
Governor
Richard Paul
G.W. Wraith
Paul Ben-Victor
Eddie Depaul
Crystal Smith
Telephone Girl
Elizabeth Gracen
Christie Lynn
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$170K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Beaird
- Screenplay & Story
- Joel Cohen, Neil Cohen
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell
- Original Title
- Pass the Ammo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $170K
- Production Studios
- The Vista Organization
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Beaird
Joel Cohen, Neil Cohen
Carter Burwell
Mark Irwin
Bill Yahraus
Mort Engelberg
Department Leadership Roster
Reve Richards
Costume Design
Bill Yahraus
Editor
David Beaird
Director
Joel Cohen
Writer
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
Dean Tschetter
Production Design
Neil Cohen
Writer
Mort Engelberg
Producer
Mark Irwin
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pass the Ammo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pass the Ammo about?
A corrupt television preacher and his congregation are held hostage by a woman, her lover, and her two cousins in an attempt to avenge the theft of her inheritance. A quirky look at the dishonesty of the televangelist industry.
Who directed Pass the Ammo?
Pass the Ammo was directed by David Beaird.
Who stars in Pass the Ammo?
The principal cast of Pass the Ammo includes Bill Paxton, Linda Kozlowski, Tim Curry, Annie Potts, Dennis Burkley.
When was Pass the Ammo released and how long is it?
Pass the Ammo was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did Pass the Ammo make at the box office?
Pass the Ammo grossed $170K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Pass the Ammo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pass the Ammo was composed by Carter Burwell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pass the Ammo?
Pass the Ammo holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).