D.O.A.
“Someone poisoned Dexter Cornell. He's got to find out who. He's got to find out why. He's got to find out now. In 24 hours, he'll be Dead On Arrival.”
Synopsis
Dexter Cornell, an English Professor becomes embroiled in a series of murders involving people around him. Dexter has good reason to want to find the murderer but hasn't much time. He finds help and comfort from one of his student, Sydney Fuller.
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D.O.A. (1988) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-09
Top Cast
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Dennis Quaid
Dexter Cornell
Meg Ryan
Sydney Fuller
Charlotte Rampling
Mrs. Fitzwaring
Daniel Stern
Hal Petersham
Jane Kaczmarek
Gail Cornell
Christopher Neame
Bernard
Robin Johnson
Cookie Fitzwaring
Robert Knepper
Nicholas Lang
Jay Patterson
Graham Corey
Brion James
Detective Ulmer
Jack Kehoe
Detective Brockton
Elizabeth Arlen
Elaine Wells
Karen Radcliffe
Jane Corey
William Forward
Chief Resident
Lee Gideon
Mr. Fitzwaring
John Hawkes
Sloane
Michael Stephen Costello
College President
Brent Anderson
Metcalf
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Edward Pogue
- Original Score
- Chaz Jankel
- Original Title
- D.O.A.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.7M
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Bigelow Productions, Laura Ziskin Productions, Silver Screen Partners III
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton
Charles Edward Pogue, Russell Rouse, Clarence Greene
Chaz Jankel
Yuri Neyman
Raja Gosnell, Michael R. Miller
Ian Sander, Laura Ziskin
Department Leadership Roster
Annabel Jankel
Director
Rocky Morton
Director
Charles Edward Pogue
Screenplay
Ian Sander
Producer
Laura Ziskin
Producer
Chaz Jankel
Original Music Composer
Raja Gosnell
Editor
Michael R. Miller
Editor
Randy Fife
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Amend
Production Design
Yuri Neyman
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 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 D.O.A.
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is D.O.A. about?
Dexter Cornell, an English Professor becomes embroiled in a series of murders involving people around him. Dexter has good reason to want to find the murderer but hasn't much time. He finds help and comfort from one of his student, Sydney Fuller.
Who directed D.O.A.?
D.O.A. was directed by Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton.
Who stars in D.O.A.?
The principal cast of D.O.A. includes Dennis Quaid, Meg Ryan, Charlotte Rampling, Daniel Stern, Jane Kaczmarek.
When was D.O.A. released and how long is it?
D.O.A. was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did D.O.A. make at the box office?
D.O.A. grossed $12.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for D.O.A.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for D.O.A. was composed by Chaz Jankel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for D.O.A.?
D.O.A. holds official age classifications: 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.).