Phoenix (1998): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Phoenix is a 1998 romantic thriller directed by Danny Cannon, starring Ray Liotta as Harry Collins, Tom Noonan and Brittany Murphy. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $54,135 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Danny Cannon
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Trimark Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Phoenix About?
The premise of Phoenix without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a sweltering desert town where the scorching heat can be lethal, a frenzy of gambling spikes when a ruthless bookie draws three corrupt police officers into a treacherous double‑cross. Their scheme quickly spirals out of control, plunging them into danger far beyond what they imagined.
Phoenix Cast & Characters
Ray Liotta leads the cast as Harry Collins, with Tom Noonan as Chicago and Brittany Murphy as Veronica. Directed by Danny Cannon; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director Danny Cannon
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Brittany Murphy as Veronica -
Anjelica Huston as Leila
Also Starring in Phoenix
· 25 more- Giovanni Ribisi Joey Schneider
- Anthony LaPaglia Mike Henshaw
- Giancarlo Esposito Louie
- Daniel Baldwin James Nutter
- Jeremy Piven Fred Shuster
- Kari Wuhrer Katie Shuster
- Xander Berkeley Lt. Clyde Webber
- Al Sapienza Cop
- Glenn Morshower Anti-Abortionist
- George Murdock Sid
- Peter Spellos Burt
- Royce D. Applegate Dickerman
- Tamara Clatterbuck Waitress
- George Aguilar Mr. Fat
- David Dunard Murray
- John Henry Whitaker Husband
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- Carmen Filpi Locksmith
- Sandra Taylor Video Game Stripper
- Kathryn Joosten Esther
- Dig Wayne Norm
- Frank Clem Mr. Skinny
- Gordon Jennison Noice Manny
- Annie Fitzgerald Heist Stripper
- Yvette Cruise Maria
- Vanessa Munday Betsy
More from Danny Cannon
More films directed by Danny Cannon, best-rated first: Goal! The Dream Begins, Goal!, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer and Judge Dredd.
Phoenix Plot Summary
What happens in Phoenix from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Harry Collins, Ray Liotta, is a Phoenix cop whose compulsive gambling has left him owing a considerable debt to a local Chicago gangster. As the pressure piles up and time runs short, he hatches a dangerous plan to settle his score by distracting his poker crew with a young woman he has picked up along the way: Veronica, Brittany Murphy. The distraction works, but the evening ends with misgivings and tears, reminding Collins of the human cost behind his bets. When he drops Veronica at her house, her mother watches the exchange with sharp eyes, and the moment lingers as a silent warning to Collins about the consequences of crossing lines he can’t uncross.
Full summary
The whole story of Phoenix, scene by scene
Phoenix Box Office
Phoenix grossed $54,135 worldwide. $45,661 came from the US and Canada and $8,474 (16%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$54.1K
- US & Canada
- $45.7K
- International
- $8.5K
Phoenix Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Phoenix.
How Well Do You Know Phoenix?
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
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Which actor portrays the Phoenix cop Harry Collins?
Cars in Phoenix
8 cars on screen, including the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1996 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
1996 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
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Phoenix FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Phoenix, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Phoenix?
Phoenix runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Phoenix released?
Phoenix was released on September 4, 1998.
Who directed Phoenix?
Phoenix was directed by Danny Cannon.
More films by Danny Cannon Who is in the cast of Phoenix?
Phoenix stars Ray Liotta as Harry Collins, Tom Noonan as Chicago and Brittany Murphy as Veronica, among 29 credited actors.
How much did Phoenix make at the box office?
Phoenix grossed $54,135 worldwide ($45,661 domestic, $8,474 international).
Does Phoenix have a post-credit scene?
No. Phoenix has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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