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5.4/10
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Two prisoners chained together flee during an escape attempt gone bad.Two prisoners chained together flee during an escape attempt gone bad.Two prisoners chained together flee during an escape attempt gone bad.
Robert Apisa
- Jose Marti
- (as Bob Apisa)
- Director
- Writer
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaSeen as a loose remake of The Defiant Ones (1958) starring Sidney Poitier and Tony Curtis
- GoofsDodge's jacket momentarily disappears when in Cora's house.
- Alternate versionsThere is a longer version of the film which runs 105 minutes and features more footage. This cut features:
- A love scene involving Laurence Fishburne and Salma Hayek which is only hinted in the final theatrical version.
- A longer more developed scene in which Rico and his goons break into Brittany Powell's apartment in search of the diskette.
- The motorcycle chase substantally longer and shows the demise of Rico after a showdown with Fishburne, which is completely cut out of the theatrical and home video versions.
- SoundtracksCrank This
Written by Carlos Young and Mr. Collipark (as Michael Crooms)
Performed by DJ Kizzy Rock
Produced by Mr. Collipark (as DJ Smurf) for Collipark Productions
DJ Kizzy Rock appears courtesy of Black Label Recordings
'Crank This' contains samples from "Play At Your Own Risk"
Written by Arthur Baker and John Robie
Performed by Planet Patrol
Courtesy of Tommy Boy Records
Featured review
The odd couple
While this is not a film that will mark any new trend in the thriller genre, it's not unpleasant to watch. The director, Kevin Hooks, working on the script written by Preston Whitmore, delivers a an action film that is easy to watch.
Preston Whitmore's screen play combines elements from different movies that have been much better, but that said, while it's not breaking any grounds, the film keeps one's interest throughout.
Laurence Fishburne and Stephen Baldwin make an odd couple indeed. Mr. Baldwin acts with a blank expression most of the time he is seen. Mr. Fishburne has been around for a while; with the right director he is more effective than what he shows in this movie.
Will Patton, one of the best character actors working in films today, has a small, but effective role. It'shame because he can outperform this cast by only saying his lines. Salma Hayek's Cora, the girl with a heart of gold, is a welcome presence for the eyes.
The beginning of the film, as well as the closing scenes are the best things going because it sags a bit in the middle section, but all in all, it will keep the viewer entertained without pretending to be more.
Preston Whitmore's screen play combines elements from different movies that have been much better, but that said, while it's not breaking any grounds, the film keeps one's interest throughout.
Laurence Fishburne and Stephen Baldwin make an odd couple indeed. Mr. Baldwin acts with a blank expression most of the time he is seen. Mr. Fishburne has been around for a while; with the right director he is more effective than what he shows in this movie.
Will Patton, one of the best character actors working in films today, has a small, but effective role. It'shame because he can outperform this cast by only saying his lines. Salma Hayek's Cora, the girl with a heart of gold, is a welcome presence for the eyes.
The beginning of the film, as well as the closing scenes are the best things going because it sags a bit in the middle section, but all in all, it will keep the viewer entertained without pretending to be more.
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- jotix100
- Jan 4, 2005
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Languages
- Also known as
- Perseguidos
- Filming locations
- Production company
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Box office
- Budget
- $25,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $17,193,231
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,405,855
- Jul 21, 1996
- Gross worldwide
- $17,193,231
- Runtime1 hour 38 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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