Lake Placid
“You'll never know what bit you.”
Synopsis
When a man is eaten alive by an unknown creature, the local Game Warden teams up with a paleontologist from New York to find the beast. Add to the mix an eccentric philanthropist with a penchant for "Crocs", and here we go! This quiet, remote lake is suddenly the focus of an intense search for a crocodile with a taste for live animals...and people!
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Lake Placid (1999) - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-25
Top Cast
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Bill Pullman
Jack Wells
Bridget Fonda
Kelly Scott
Oliver Platt
Hector Cyr
Brendan Gleeson
Sheriff Hank Keough
Betty White
Mrs. Delores Bickerman
David James Lewis
Walt Lawson
Tim Dixon
Stephen Daniels
Natassia Malthe
Janine
Mariska Hargitay
Myra Okubo
Meredith Salenger
Deputy Sharon Gare
Jed Rees
Deputy Burke
Richard Leacock
Deputy Stevens
Jake T. Roberts
Officer Coulson
Warren Takeuchi
Paramedic
Ty Olsson
State Trooper
Adam Arkin
Kevin
Steve Miner
Airplane Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 11, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$27M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$56.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.11x
+$29.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Miner
- Screenplay & Story
- David E. Kelley
- Original Score
- John Ottman
- Original Title
- Lake Placid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $27M
- Worldwide Gross
- $56.9M
- Production Studios
- Rocking Chair Productions, Fox 2000 Pictures, Phoenix Pictures, David E. Kelley Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Miner
David E. Kelley
John Ottman
Daryn Okada
Paul Hirsch, Marshall Harvey
Michael Pressman, David E. Kelley, Peter Bogart
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Pressman
Producer
Steve Miner
Director
Paul Hirsch
Editor
David E. Kelley
Producer
Marshall Harvey
Editor
John Willett
Production Design
Daryn Okada
Director of Photography
Jori Woodman
Costume Design
Jacob Rupp
Stunt Coordinator
Andre Bustanoby
Visual Effects Supervisor
John Ottman
Original Music Composer
David E. Kelley
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Lake Placid
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What is Lake Placid about?
When a man is eaten alive by an unknown creature, the local Game Warden teams up with a paleontologist from New York to find the beast. Add to the mix an eccentric philanthropist with a penchant for "Crocs", and here we go! This quiet, remote lake is suddenly the focus of an intense search for a crocodile with a taste for live animals...and people!
Who directed Lake Placid?
Lake Placid was directed by Steve Miner.
Who stars in Lake Placid?
The principal cast of Lake Placid includes Bill Pullman, Bridget Fonda, Oliver Platt, Brendan Gleeson, Betty White.
When was Lake Placid released and how long is it?
Lake Placid was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lake Placid?
Lake Placid had a reported production budget of $27M and grossed $56.9M at the worldwide box office (2.11 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Lake Placid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lake Placid was composed by John Ottman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lake Placid?
Lake Placid 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.).