Cliffhanger
“Hang on.”
Synopsis
A year after losing his friend in a tragic 4,000-foot fall, former ranger Gabe Walker and his partner, Hal, are called to return to the same peak to rescue a group of stranded climbers, only to learn the climbers are actually thieving hijackers who are looking for boxes full of money.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-02
Top Cast
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Sylvester Stallone
Gabe Walker
John Lithgow
Qualen
Michael Rooker
Hal Tucker
Janine Turner
Jessie Deighan
Rex Linn
Travers
Caroline Goodall
Kristel
Leon
Kynette
Craig Fairbrass
Delmar
Gregory Scott Cummins
Ryan
Denis Forest
Heldon
Michelle Joyner
Sarah
Max Perlich
Evan
Paul Winfield
Walter Wright
Ralph Waite
Frank
Trey Brownell
Brett
Zach Grenier
Davis
Vyto Ruginis
Matheson
Don S. Davis
Stuart
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 28, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 20, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$70M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$255M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.64x
+$185M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Renny Harlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael France, Sylvester Stallone
- Original Score
- Trevor Jones
- Original Title
- Cliffhanger
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, United States of America, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $70M
- Worldwide Gross
- $255M
- Production Studios
- Carolco Pictures, Le Studio Canal+, Pioneer, RCS Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Renny Harlin
Michael France, Sylvester Stallone, John Long
Trevor Jones
Philip C. Pfeiffer, Alex Thomson, Adam Dale
Frank J. Urioste
Alan Marshall, Mario Kassar, Renny Harlin
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Riddle
Visual Effects Supervisor
Neil Krepela
Visual Effects Supervisor
Renny Harlin
Director
Alex Thomson
Director of Photography
Alan Marshall
Producer
Frank J. Urioste
Editor
Trevor Jones
Original Music Composer
Renny Harlin
Producer
Ellen Mirojnick
Costume Design
John Vallone
Production Design
Michael France
Screenplay
Sylvester Stallone
Screenplay
Ellen Somers
Visual Effects Supervisor
Simon Crane
Stunt Coordinator
Joel Kramer
Stunt Coordinator
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.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cliffhanger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cliffhanger about?
A year after losing his friend in a tragic 4,000-foot fall, former ranger Gabe Walker and his partner, Hal, are called to return to the same peak to rescue a group of stranded climbers, only to learn the climbers are actually thieving hijackers who are looking for boxes full of money.
Who directed Cliffhanger?
Cliffhanger was directed by Renny Harlin.
Who stars in Cliffhanger?
The principal cast of Cliffhanger includes Sylvester Stallone, John Lithgow, Michael Rooker, Janine Turner, Rex Linn.
When was Cliffhanger released and how long is it?
Cliffhanger was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cliffhanger?
Cliffhanger had a reported production budget of $70M and grossed $255M at the worldwide box office (3.64 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Cliffhanger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cliffhanger was composed by Trevor Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cliffhanger?
Cliffhanger holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).