Dilemma (1997): Cast
Dilemma is a 1997 action thriller directed by Alan Smithee and Eric Louzil, starring Danny Trejo as Rudy Salazar, Sofia Shinas and Richard Riehle. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Directors
- Alan Smithee and Eric Louzil
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Carpe Diem II Pictures Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dilemma About?
The premise of Dilemma without spoilers.
Death‑row inmate Rudy Salazar bargains for his life by donating his rare bone‑marrow to a leukemia‑stricken girl, earning a commutation to life without parole. L.A. Detective Quin, who stopped Salazar’s killing spree, suspects the act isn’t altruistic. While being taken to the hospital Salazar flees, and Quin with his partner Lydia must recapture him before the girl’s chance at survival slips away.
Dilemma Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- 1990s
- death row
- cancer
- independent film
Dilemma Cast & Characters
Danny Trejo leads the cast as Rudy Salazar, with Sofia Shinas as Lydia Cantrell and Richard Riehle as Captain Ross. Directed by Alan Smithee and Eric Louzil; 46 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Alan Smithee
- Co-director Eric Louzil
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Danny Trejo as Rudy Salazar - Sofia Shinas as Lydia Cantrell
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Richard Riehle as Captain Ross -
C. Thomas Howell as Thomas 'Quin' Quinlan
Also Starring in Dilemma
· 42 more- Courtney Gains Tex
- Jason Clarke Guy #2
- Marc Blucas SWAT Team
- Mark Benton SWAT Team
- David 'Shark' Fralick Eanow
- John Capodice Ramsey
- Scott L. Schwartz Guard #1
- Jamie Anderson Officer Divas
- Buddy Daniels Friedman Jake
- Zale Kessler Chris Anders
- Nicholas Hill Alex Davis
- Gretchen Palmer Pearl
- Alexander Folk Herb Endres
- Beano Greeley
- Patrick M.J. Finerty Priest
- Cristos Krasco
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- Robert Ruth Sheriff
- Ron Robbins Hank
- Ernest M. Garcia Garcia
- Pierre Dulat SWAT Team
- David Rees Doctor Baslow
- Lew Knopp Officer Carson / SWAT Team
- Glen Hill Bodkin
- Rosario Gru Delfina
- David Getz SWAT Team
- Jaime Kailani Ming Li
- Louis Martin Braga III Mizzel
- Brenda Slaughter Nurse
- Marla Rubinoff Secretary
- Mercy Santos SWAT Team
- Doyle McCurley Officer Kowalski
- Florabelle Kitty
- Lorraine Parchment Superintendent
- John McQuay Officer Jones
- John Bradford Pagano Bartender
- Kirk Roos Guy #1
- Skip Dumas Mitch
- Connie Johnson Swedish Backpacker
- B. Marie Bijou Cathy
- Karen Kawolics Reporter #1
- James E. Nownes Cab Driver
- Rik Fox SWAT Team
More from Alan Smithee and Eric Louzil
More films directed by Alan Smithee and Eric Louzil, best-rated first: Wadd: The Life & Times of John C. Holmes, Hellraiser: Bloodline, Anatar and Enai Noki Paayum Thota.
Cars in Dilemma
23 cars on screen, including the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
1992 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
1983 Ford Econoline Important role -
1988 Ford Festiva Important role
Dilemma Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Dilema” and “Дилема”.
- Also known as
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- Dilema
- Дилема
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Dilemma FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dilemma, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dilemma?
Dilemma runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Dilemma released?
Dilemma was released in 1997.
Who directed Dilemma?
Dilemma was directed by Alan Smithee and Eric Louzil.
More films by Alan Smithee Who is in the cast of Dilemma?
Dilemma stars Danny Trejo as Rudy Salazar, Sofia Shinas as Lydia Cantrell and Richard Riehle as Captain Ross, among 46 credited actors.
Does Dilemma have a post-credit scene?
No. Dilemma has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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