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Masterminds (1997): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Masterminds is a 1997 adventure thriller directed by Roger Christian, starring Patrick Stewart as Rafe Bentley, Bradley Whitford and Brenda Fricker. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $1.9 million worldwide.

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Masterminds (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Roger Christian
Genres
Adventure , Action , Comedy , Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
Columbia Pictures
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Masterminds About?

The premise of Masterminds without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A teenage one‑man army who never gets a hall pass, he channels his rebellious spirit and love of elaborate pranks into a daring battle of wits. When a security consultant seizes control of his prestigious private school and holds the students hostage, the teen uses his cunning tricks to outsmart the intruder and rescue his classmates.

Masterminds Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • rebellious teenager
  • cigarette smoking
  • die hard scenario
  • child in jeopardy
  • man wears a wig
  • woman punches a man
  • hacking
  • hacker
  • modem
  • internet
  • falling down a mineshaft
  • character repeats someone else's dialogue
+38 more
  • slimehouse
  • kiss
  • school
  • young
  • ransom
  • hostage
  • san francisco california
  • taxi
  • chase
  • arrest
  • reference to saddam hussein
  • missile
  • british
  • robbery
  • los angeles california
  • bomb
  • tied to a chair
  • falling through a rooftop window
  • wearing a sound wire
  • betrayal
  • atv
  • bonds
  • bare chested male
  • repeated line
  • indoor swimming pool
  • sewer
  • knocked unconscious
  • hit with a baseball bat
  • punched in the face
  • storm drain
  • flashlight
  • bag of money
  • cell phone
  • newspaper
  • revenge
  • sas
  • helicopter
  • child with a gun
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Cast & crew

Masterminds Cast & Characters

Patrick Stewart leads the cast as Rafe Bentley, with Bradley Whitford as Miles Lawrence and Brenda Fricker as Principal Claire Maloney. Directed by Roger Christian; 40 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Masterminds Plot Summary

What happens in Masterminds 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

In March 1997, a bold heist disrupts Loomis Fargo & Company’s Jacksonville operation, draining the facility of a staggering sum—$18.8 million. The plan unfolds with a small, tightly coordinated team that leverages inside access and careful preparation, setting the stage for a daring inside job that hinges on timing, discretion, and nerve. The crew’s trajectory hinges on an inside man who hands over the money to be loaded into a company van, while three CCTV tapes are secretly removed, with one crucial recording left behind.

Full summary

The whole story of Masterminds, scene by scene

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Box office

Masterminds Box Office

Masterminds grossed $1.9 million worldwide.

1997 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.9M

US & Canada
$1.9M
Videos

Masterminds Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.

Masterminds TV Spot (1997)
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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Masterminds?

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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Cars

Cars in Masterminds

17 cars on screen, including the unknown and the 1967 Chevrolet B-Series.

All 17 cars
  • unknown in Masterminds unknown Important role
  • 1967 Chevrolet B-Series in Masterminds 1967 Chevrolet B-Series Minor role
  • 1987 Chevrolet Caprice in Masterminds 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
  • 1991 Chevrolet Caprice in Masterminds 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Details

Masterminds Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Masterminds - la guerra dei geni” and “Marcação Cerrada”.

Also known as
  • Masterminds - la guerra dei geni
  • Marcação Cerrada
  • Игра на заложници
  • Les sourdoués
  • Masterminds - puolesta ja vastaan
  • Älypäät
  • Masterminds - Das Duell
  • Lángelmék
  • Trouble Border
  • Spryciarz
  • Mente Diabólica
  • Заговорщики
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  • Mentes maestras
  • Smart Alec

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FAQ

Masterminds FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Masterminds?

Masterminds runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Masterminds released?

Masterminds was released on August 22, 1997.

Who directed Masterminds?

Masterminds was directed by Roger Christian.

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Who is in the cast of Masterminds?

Masterminds stars Patrick Stewart as Rafe Bentley, Bradley Whitford as Miles Lawrence and Brenda Fricker as Principal Claire Maloney, among 40 credited actors.

How much did Masterminds make at the box office?

Masterminds grossed $1.9 million worldwide.

Does Masterminds have a post-credit scene?

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

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