Narrow Margin (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Narrow Margin is a 1990 action thriller directed by Peter Hyams, starring M. Emmet Walsh, Gene Hackman and Nigel Bennett. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $10.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Peter Hyams
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- After the credits
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What Is Narrow Margin About?
The premise of Narrow Margin without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Seeking asylum after a brutal murder, Carol Hunnicut finds herself in the harsh Canadian tundra. Pursued by ruthless mobsters, she’s tracked down by Los Angeles DA Robert Caulfield. Forced into a tense alliance, they must navigate a perilous landscape while evading relentless pursuers in a gripping, heart-pumping chase.
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Narrow Margin Cast
M. Emmet Walsh leads the cast, with Gene Hackman and Nigel Bennett. Directed by Peter Hyams; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Hyams
Also Starring in Narrow Margin
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More films directed by Peter Hyams, best-rated first: 2010, The Star Chamber, The Relic and Timecop.
Narrow Margin Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Narrow Margin 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 63% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 51%
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
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TMDB 64% User score
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Narrow Margin Plot Summary
What happens in Narrow Margin from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the vibrant city of angels, Carol Hunnicut, a recently divorced editor, embarks on a blind date with Michael Tarlow, a widowed lawyer, at a luxurious hotel restaurant. As they relish their meal, a waiter discreetly hands Tarlow a message urging him to take an urgent call from a client. Seizing the moment to deepen their connection, Tarlow suggests that Hunnicut accompanies him to his suite. To her shock, she soon finds herself in the presence of crime boss Leo Watts and his deadly henchman Jack Wootton. The mood takes a dark turn when Watts accuses Tarlow of betrayal, resulting in Wootton coldly ending Tarlow’s life.
Full summary
The whole story of Narrow Margin, scene by scene
Narrow Margin Box Office
Narrow Margin grossed $10.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10.9M
- US & Canada
- $10.9M
Narrow Margin Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Narrow Margin 1990 TV trailer
How Well Do You Know Narrow Margin?
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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What profession does Carol Hunnicut have?
Cars in Narrow Margin
3 cars on screen, including the 1981 Ford Bronco and the 1987 SAAB 900 Cabrio.
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1978 Ford Granada Background role
Narrow Margin Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “拦截目击者” and “惊劫梨花”.
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- De Frente Para o Perigo
- 익스프레스
- Узкая грань
- حاشیه باریک
- Nebezpečný útek
- Farligt möte
- Вузька грань
- Testimoni accidental
- Lähellä kuolemaa
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Narrow Margin FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Narrow Margin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Narrow Margin?
Narrow Margin runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Narrow Margin released?
Narrow Margin was released on September 21, 1990.
Who directed Narrow Margin?
Narrow Margin was directed by Peter Hyams.
More films by Peter Hyams Who is in the cast of Narrow Margin?
Narrow Margin stars M. Emmet Walsh, Gene Hackman and Nigel Bennett, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Narrow Margin make at the box office?
Narrow Margin grossed $10.9 million worldwide.
How is Narrow Margin rated?
Narrow Margin has 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Narrow Margin have a post-credit scene?
No. Narrow Margin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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