Down (2001): Cast & Plot
Down is a 2001 mystery thriller directed by Dick Maas, starring Naomi Watts as Jennifer Evans, James Marshall and Eric Thal. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Dick Maas
- Original language
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English - Studio
- First Floor Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Down About?
The premise of Down without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When elevators in a New York skyscraper start inexplicably failing, passengers are endangered. Mechanic Mark Newman and reporter Jennifer Evans each start their own inquiries. Newman meets resistance from his company's executives, as deadly malfunctions increase the death count. Police suspect terrorism now, but an even stranger explanation looms.
Down Cast & Characters
Naomi Watts leads the cast as Jennifer Evans, with James Marshall as Mark Newman and Eric Thal as Jeffrey. Directed by Dick Maas; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dick Maas
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Naomi Watts as Jennifer Evans - James Marshall as Mark Newman
- Eric Thal as Jeffrey
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Michael Ironside as Gunter Steinberg
Also Starring in Down
· 15 more- Edward Herrmann Milligan
- Dan Hedaya Lt. McBain
- Ron Perlman Mitchell
- Ike Barinholtz Niles Benson
- Martin McDougall Security Guard Andy
- Todd Boyce ESU Captain
- David Gwillim Blind Man (Mr Faith)
- William Vanderpuye Murphy
- Kathryn Meisle Mildred
- Peter Banks Maintenance Chief
- John Cariani Security Guard Gary
- Greg Shore Chip
- Priscilla Hendrickse Hooker #2
- Wilke Durand Kowalski's Wife
- Sasha Woman Hooker #1
More from Dick Maas
More films directed by Dick Maas: Quiz, Saint, Killer Babes and Long Distance.
Down Plot Summary
What happens in Down from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In New York City, a stray lightning bolt strikes the 102-floor, 73-elevator Millennium Building, setting off a sequence of eerie elevator malfunctions. The incident kicks off with the three main express elevators behaving oddly, a guard’s flashlight being crushed in the process. Jennifer Evans, Naomi Watts, a determined reporter, is called to cover the unfolding event and quickly senses that something larger is at play beyond a mere malfunction.
Full summary
The whole story of Down, scene by scene
Down Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Down.
How Well Do You Know Down?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the skyscraper where the elevator incidents occur?
Cars in Down
40 cars on screen, including the 1985 Chevrolet Astro and the 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.
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1985 Chevrolet Astro Main role -
1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Main role -
1995 Mercedes-Benz S 420 L V140 Important role -
1998 Chevrolet Blazer Minor role
Down Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Down - Fahrstuhl ins Jenseits” and “Fahrstuhl des Grauens 2”.
- Also known as
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- Down - Fahrstuhl ins Jenseits
- Fahrstuhl des Grauens 2
- Fahrstuhl in den Tod
- L'Ascenseur (niveau 2)
- Down - Steig ein wenn du dich traust
- Down - Fahrstuhl in den Tod
- Ліфт
- The Shaft
- O Elevador da Morte
- Gyilkos felvonó
- Down - Discesa infernale
- Jos
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- בינה מלאכותית
- 杀人电梯
- Лифт
- 다운
- Вниз
- Výtah smrti
- Elevador del Mal
- Down - kuoleman hissi
- Katil Asansör
- 殺人電梯
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Down FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Down, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Down?
Down runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Down released?
Down was released on May 11, 2001.
Who directed Down?
Down was directed by Dick Maas.
More films by Dick Maas Who is in the cast of Down?
Down stars Naomi Watts as Jennifer Evans, James Marshall as Mark Newman and Eric Thal as Jeffrey, among 19 credited actors.
Does Down have a post-credit scene?
No. Down has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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