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Pusher (2012) (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Pusher (2012) is a 2012 action thriller directed by Luis Prieto, starring Zlatko Buric, Richard Coyle and Bronson Webb. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $197,857 worldwide. Critics gave it 46% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.

IMDb rating
5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
46%
worldwide gross
$197.9K
Metascore
52
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Pusher (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Luis Prieto
Genres
Action , Drama , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pusher (2012) About?

The premise of Pusher (2012) without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A London drug dealer's world rapidly descends into chaos over the course of a single week. As his business and personal relationships collapse, Frank finds himself caught in a terrifying downward spiral. Facing escalating violence and with no way out, he struggles to survive a desperate situation, confronting an unavoidable and frightening end.

Pusher (2012) Themes & Keywords

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  • interrupted sex
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  • sex standing up
  • doggystyle sex
  • stripper
  • woman in a bathtub
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  • blue panties
  • panties
  • c word
  • breaking a bottle over someone's head
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  • remake of danish film
  • suicide by shooting oneself in the head
  • betrayal by a friend
  • sheer panties
  • voyeur
  • voyeurism
  • woman wears a bra and panties
  • character repeats someone else's dialogue
  • female full frontal nudity
  • girl wears panties
  • crime gone awry
  • combination safe
  • electrocuted
  • needing money
  • heroin injection
  • beaten to a pulp
  • small time crook
  • water thrown on sleeping man
  • drug debt
  • drug deal
  • police interrogation
  • running from the police
  • drug snorting
  • partying
  • hackney carriage
  • drug dealing
  • punch up
  • burdened by debt
  • armed robbery
  • race against time
  • 2010s
  • shot in the back
  • electrocution
  • tied to a chair
  • punched in the stomach
  • machine gun
  • slapped in the face
  • sleeping in a car
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Cast & crew

Pusher (2012) Cast

Zlatko Buric leads the cast, with Richard Coyle and Bronson Webb. Directed by Luis Prieto; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Luis Prieto

More films directed by Luis Prieto, best-rated first: Kidnap, Shattered, Last Stop: Rocafort St. and Pusher.

Full filmography
Ratings

Pusher (2012) Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Pusher (2012) 46% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.

Plot

Pusher (2012) Plot Summary

What happens in Pusher (2012) 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

As Tonny prepares for his imminent release from prison, he receives a profound monologue from his cellmate, encouraging him to face his fears and seize control of his life. This advice resonates with Tonny, whose mind is plagued by the significant debt he owes to the Duke, a notorious gangster and, regrettably, his father. With the Duke’s menacing reputation preceding him, Tonny ventures into his father’s garage business, hoping to earn a position and prove his worth. Although hesitant at first, the Duke concedes to offer Tonny a trial, insisting that he must show some degree of competence first.

Full summary

The whole story of Pusher (2012), scene by scene

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Box office

Pusher (2012) Box Office

Pusher (2012) grossed $197,857 worldwide.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$197.9K

International
$197.9K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Pusher (2012)?

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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Who is Tonny's father in the film?

Cars

Cars in Pusher (2012)

40 cars on screen, including the 2010 BMW 730Ld F02 and the 1997 Ford Escort Cabriolet MkVI.

All 40 cars
  • 2010 BMW 730Ld F02 in Pusher (2012) 2010 BMW 730Ld F02 Important role
  • 1997 Ford Escort Cabriolet MkVI in Pusher (2012) 1997 Ford Escort Cabriolet MkVI Important role
  • 1998 Hyundai Coupé in Pusher (2012) 1998 Hyundai Coupé Minor role
  • 2005 Land-Rover Discovery Series III in Pusher (2012) 2005 Land-Rover Discovery Series III Minor role
Details

Pusher (2012) Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Pusher2012” and “末路狂奔”.

Also known as
  • Pusher2012
  • 末路狂奔
  • Contra o Tempo
  • Дилер
  • Dealer
  • סוחר סמים
  • Veszélyes ultimátum
  • Пласьор
  • 푸셔 : 파이널 프로젝트
  • プッシャー

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FAQ

Pusher (2012) FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Pusher (2012), each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pusher (2012)?

Pusher (2012) runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Pusher (2012) released?

Pusher (2012) was released on October 26, 2012.

Who directed Pusher (2012)?

Pusher (2012) was directed by Luis Prieto.

More films by Luis Prieto

Who is in the cast of Pusher (2012)?

Pusher (2012) stars Zlatko Buric, Richard Coyle and Bronson Webb, among 4 credited actors.

How much did Pusher (2012) make at the box office?

Pusher (2012) grossed $197,857 worldwide.

How is Pusher (2012) rated?

Pusher (2012) has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 46% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 15% on TMDB.

Does Pusher (2012) have a post-credit scene?

No. Pusher (2012) has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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