Last Man Standing
“In a town with no justice, there is only one law... Every man for himself.”
Synopsis
John Smith is a mysterious stranger who is drawn into a vicious war between two Prohibition-era gangs. In a dangerous game, he switches allegiances from one to another, offering his services to the highest bidder. As the death toll mounts, Smith takes the law into his own hands in a deadly race to stay alive.
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Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Bruce Willis
John Smith
Bruce Dern
Sheriff Ed Galt
William Sanderson
Joe Monday
Christopher Walken
Hickey
David Patrick Kelly
Doyle
Karina Lombard
Felina
Ned Eisenberg
Fredo Strozzi
Michael Imperioli
Giorgio Carmonte
R. D. Call
Jack McCool
Alexandra Powers
Lucy Kolinski
Ken Jenkins
Captain Tom Pickett
Ted Markland
Deputy Bob
Leslie Mann
Wanda
Patrick Kilpatrick
Finn
Cassandra Gava
Barmaid
Luis Contreras
Comandante Ramirez
Raynor Scheine
Gas Station Attendant
Tiny Ron
Jacko the Giant
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$67M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$47.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.71x
-$19.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Hill
- Original Score
- Ry Cooder
- Original Title
- Last Man Standing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $67M
- Worldwide Gross
- $47.3M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Arthur Sarkissian Productions, Lone Wolf
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Hill
Walter Hill, Ryuzo Kikushima, Akira Kurosawa
Ry Cooder
Lloyd Ahern II
Freeman A. Davies
Michael De Luca, Walter Hill, Sara Risher, Arthur M. Sarkissian
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Hill
Director
Walter Hill
Screenplay
Walter Hill
Producer
Arthur M. Sarkissian
Producer
Ry Cooder
Original Music Composer
Lloyd Ahern II
Director of Photography
Freeman A. Davies
Editor
Allan Graf
Stunt Coordinator
Gary Wissner
Production Design
Dan Moore
Costume Design
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Last Man Standing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Last Man Standing about?
John Smith is a mysterious stranger who is drawn into a vicious war between two Prohibition-era gangs. In a dangerous game, he switches allegiances from one to another, offering his services to the highest bidder. As the death toll mounts, Smith takes the law into his own hands in a deadly race to stay alive.
Who directed Last Man Standing?
Last Man Standing was directed by Walter Hill.
Who stars in Last Man Standing?
The principal cast of Last Man Standing includes Bruce Willis, Bruce Dern, William Sanderson, Christopher Walken, David Patrick Kelly.
When was Last Man Standing released and how long is it?
Last Man Standing was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Last Man Standing?
Last Man Standing had a reported production budget of $67M and grossed $47.3M at the worldwide box office (0.71 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Last Man Standing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Last Man Standing was composed by Ry Cooder.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Last Man Standing?
Last Man Standing holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).