Deadfall (1993 film)
Deadfall is a 1993 crime drama film directed by Christopher Coppola. Coppola co-wrote the script with Nick Vallelonga. The film stars Michael Biehn, Nicolas Cage, Charlie Sheen, James Coburn, and Peter Fonda. It is also the prime influence on the song "Deadfall" written by the American hardcore punk band Snot. A prequel/sequel, Arsenal, starring Nicolas Cage as his character Eddie King, was released in 2017.
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Directed by | Christopher Coppola |
Produced by | Mark Amin Gerson Fox Gertrude Fox Ted Fox |
Written by | Christopher Coppola Nick Vallelonga |
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Music by | Jim Fox |
Cinematography | Maryse Alberti |
Edited by | Phillip Linson |
Distributed by | Trimark Pictures |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
Country | USA |
Language | English |
Budget | $10 million |
Box office | $18,369 |
Plot
After con artist Joe Dolan (Michael Biehn) accidentally kills his father Mike (James Coburn) during a sting, he tries to carry out Mike's dying wish by recovering valuables that Mike's twin brother Lou (also played by Coburn) stole from him years earlier. But Uncle Lou is also a con artist, and Joe is soon drawn into his increasingly dangerous schemes.
Cast
- Michael Biehn as Joe Donan
- Sarah Trigger as Diane
- Nicolas Cage as Eddie
- James Coburn as Mike Donan / Lou Donan
- Peter Fonda as Pete
- Charlie Sheen as Morgan "Fats" Gripp
- Talia Shire as Sam
- Micky Dolenz as Bart
- Ron Taylor as The Baby
- Michael Constantine as Frank
Critical reception
The movie received negative reviews from critics. Kevin Thomas described it as "a hopelessly callow, leaden-paced attempt at film noir."[1]
The film holds a 0% "Rotten" rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 5 reviews.[2]
References
- "MOVIE REVIEW : 'Deadfall' a Coppola Family Affair". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2012-06-01.
- "Deadfall". www.rottentomatoes.com. 1993-07-15. Retrieved 2016-05-17.
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