Beeper (2002): Cast & Plot
Beeper is a 2002 action thriller directed by Jack Sholder, starring Ed Quinn as Richard Avery, Stefan Djordjevic and Gulshan Grover. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Jack Sholder
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Shoreline Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Beeper About?
The premise of Beeper without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When his young son is abducted during a trip to India, doctor Richard Avery must rely on a single clue: a beeper belonging to a drug dealer. He follows its instructions, turning to unlikely allies—a drug lord and the beautiful yet dangerous Julia—as he races against time to rescue his child.
Beeper Cast & Characters
Ed Quinn leads the cast as Richard Avery, with Stefan Djordjevic as Sam Avery and Gulshan Grover as Kumar. Directed by Jack Sholder; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jack Sholder
- Ed Quinn as Richard Avery
- Stefan Djordjevic as Sam Avery
- Gulshan Grover as Kumar
- Satish Sharma as Inspector Ganesh
Also Starring in Beeper
· 29 more- Joey Lauren Adams Inspector Julia Hyde
- Harvey Keitel Zolo
- Vinay Varma Tiger
- Sherlyn Chopra Indian Nanny
- Tony Mirrcandani Kidnapper
- Lalith Sharma Police Superintendent
- Rakesh Drug Courier
- Sue Hainsworth Sylvia
- Roshan Doorman
- Charan Saluja Sub Inspector
- Raju Singh Goonda #2
- Shamaz Begum Young Prostitute
- Suresh Gera Concierge
- B. Gurudas Bookseller
- K. Krishna Kumar Phone Man
- Meghna Maheshwari Woman in Sari
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- Dennis Marcis Man at Brothel
- Kumar Murukurchy Heavy Set Man
- Maliki Sarah Paul Convention Speaker
- Simon Paul Bellman
- Raman Punjabi Pick-up Man
- Yousuf Quasim Goonda #1
- D. S. Raju Driver
- Panduranga Rao African Doctor
- Ram Mohan Rao Old Begger
- Ramchander Rao Old Man
- Roy Shadab Thug at Club
- Deependra Shadab Thug at Club
- Vasu Vangala Sub Inspector
More from Jack Sholder
More films directed by Jack Sholder: 12 Days of Terror, Arachnid, Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies and Runaway Car.
Beeper Plot Summary
What happens in Beeper from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. Richard, Ed Quinn, a single parent living in America with his 10-year-old son, Sam Stefan Djordjevic, is invited to a medical conference in Delhi, India, and brings Sam along because he cannot find a trustworthy babysitter. At the conference, Richard presents his findings, but soon discovers Sam is missing. A frantic search follows, drawing in the Delhi Police as well as an American connection: Senior Inspector Vijay Kumar, and the American anti-terrorist policewoman, Joey Lauren Adams, who plays Inspector Julia Hyde, join the investigation to help track the kidnapper’s trail. The news hits hard: Sam has been taken, and the abductor communicates through a mysterious beeper, forcing Richard into a high-stakes game of compliance and consequence.
Full summary
The whole story of Beeper, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Beeper?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main adult protagonist of the film?
Cars in Beeper
25 cars on screen, including the Hero Honda CD 100 and the 1985 Hindustan Ambassador MkIV.
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1985 Hindustan Ambassador MkIV Important role -
1992 Hindustan Ambassador 1800 ISZ Important role -
2002 Hyundai Sonata Important role
Beeper Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Deadly Message” and “Entführt - Das Leben seines Sohnes hängt an seinem Pager...”.
- Also known as
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- Deadly Message
- Entführt - Das Leben seines Sohnes hängt an seinem Pager...
- Averyn painajainen
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Beeper FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Beeper, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beeper?
Beeper runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Beeper released?
Beeper was released on October 10, 2002.
Who directed Beeper?
Beeper was directed by Jack Sholder.
More films by Jack Sholder Who is in the cast of Beeper?
Beeper stars Ed Quinn as Richard Avery, Stefan Djordjevic as Sam Avery and Gulshan Grover as Kumar, among 33 credited actors.
Does Beeper have a post-credit scene?
No. Beeper has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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