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Deadfall (1993): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Deadfall (1993) movie poster

Deadfall is a 1993 crime drama directed by Christopher Coppola, starring Nicolas Cage, James Coburn and Peter Fonda. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $18,369 worldwide. Critics gave it 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.0/10.

IMDb rating
4.0/10
worldwide gross
$18.4K
Metascore
42
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Deadfall (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Deadfall About?

The premise of Deadfall without spoilers.

Following his father's death, Joe seeks out his estranged twin brother Lou, a charismatic and resourceful criminal involved in a complex operation. As they work together, a web of mistrust and conflicting agendas emerges, forcing them to confront dangerous secrets and question each other's motives. The situation escalates, leading to a tense and unpredictable confrontation fueled by loyalty, deception, and a thirst for revenge.

Deadfall Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • twins
  • dying wish
  • billiards
  • pistol
  • uncle nephew relationship
  • sex scene
  • greed
  • male rear nudity
  • female nudity
  • patricide
  • con game
  • con artist
+1 more
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Deadfall Cast

Nicolas Cage leads the cast, with James Coburn and Peter Fonda. Directed by Christopher Coppola; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Christopher Coppola

More films directed by Christopher Coppola: The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park, G-Men from Hell, Gunfighter and Palmer’s Pick-Up.

Full filmography
Ratings

Deadfall Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Deadfall 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.0/10.

Box office

Deadfall Box Office

Deadfall grossed $18,369 worldwide.

1993 box office

Worldwide gross

$18.4K

US & Canada
$18.4K
Videos

Deadfall Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Deadfall.

Deadfall - Trailer
Cars

Cars in Deadfall

8 cars on screen, including the 1971 Buick Skylark Custom and the 1973 Chevrolet Impala.

All 8 cars
  • 1971 Buick Skylark Custom in Deadfall 1971 Buick Skylark Custom Important role
  • 1973 Chevrolet Impala in Deadfall 1973 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
  • 1965 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport in Deadfall 1965 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport Minor role
  • 1971 Ford LTD in Deadfall 1971 Ford LTD Minor role
Details

Deadfall Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Descente en enfer” and “Gyilkos kábulat”.

Also known as
  • Descente en enfer
  • Gyilkos kábulat
  • Zuhanás a halálba
  • L'ultimo inganno
  • El riesgo del vértigo
  • Смертельное падение
  • 超级赌徒
  • Śmiertelna pułapka
  • Engano Mortal
  • Nebezpečná hra
  • 단판 승부
  • Caiguda mortal
+1 more
  • Θανάσιμη Πτώση

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FAQ

Deadfall FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Deadfall, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Deadfall?

Deadfall runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Deadfall released?

Deadfall was released on October 8, 1993.

Who directed Deadfall?

Deadfall was directed by Christopher Coppola.

More films by Christopher Coppola

Who is in the cast of Deadfall?

Deadfall stars Nicolas Cage, James Coburn and Peter Fonda, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Deadfall make at the box office?

Deadfall grossed $18,369 worldwide.

How is Deadfall rated?

Deadfall has 4.0/10 on IMDb, 42 on Metacritic and 40% on TMDB.

Does Deadfall have a post-credit scene?

No. Deadfall has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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