Ricochet (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Ricochet is a 1991 action thriller directed by Russell Mulcahy, starring Denzel Washington, Victoria Dillard and Ice-T. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $21.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Russell Mulcahy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Summit Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ricochet About?
The premise of Ricochet without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a stray bullet fired by an undocumented immigrant injures a young woman on San Francisco's Pier 14, it ignites a media frenzy and intensifies political debate. Two determined public defenders find themselves navigating a chaotic situation as they work to uncover the truth and fight for justice. Their pursuit is complicated by the intense public scrutiny and pressure surrounding the case.
Ricochet Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- district attorney
- escape from prison
- tower
- african american
- empty swimming pool
- locker room
- police officer
- neo noir
- urban setting
- psycho thriller
- aryan brotherhood
- psychopath
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- basketball
- los angeles california
- violence
- nudity
- strip club
- race against time
- blonde
- sex
- accidental killing
- internal affairs
- police shooting
- woman wears a swimsuit
- murder of a police officer
- shooting a police officer
- shooting a police officer in the chest
- shooting a police officer through the heart
- tv news
- woman in a shower
- woman on top sex
- cash
- clown
- product placement
- fun fair
- reference to pubic hair
- cop drama
- criminal
- car driven off a cliff
- child pornography as subject
- cigarette smoking
- bare chested man
- man undresses in public
- car falls off the road
- accomplice
- female district attorney
- hitman
- impaled by a sword
- uniformed police officer
- service revolver
Ricochet Cast
Denzel Washington leads the cast, with Victoria Dillard and Ice-T. Directed by Russell Mulcahy; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Russell Mulcahy
Also Starring in Ricochet
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Critics gave Ricochet 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 61% User score
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Ricochet Plot Summary
What happens in Ricochet 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
It all starts in 1983, where we meet Nick Styles (Denzel Washington), a reserved rookie with the Los Angeles Police Department, who is also navigating the complexities of law school. This period marks the emergence of Nick’s career, as he encounters his future wife, Alice (Victoria Dillard), while simultaneously drifting apart from his childhood friend, Odessa (Ice-T), who is veering down a dark path into crime in South Central Los Angeles.
Full summary
The whole story of Ricochet, scene by scene
Ricochet Box Office
Ricochet grossed $21.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21.8M
- US & Canada
- $21.8M
Ricochet Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ricochet.
How Well Do You Know Ricochet?
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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- Question 10: not answered
What is Nick Styles' profession at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in Ricochet
25 cars on screen, including the Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster and the 1983 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine.
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Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster Important role -
1983 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
Chevrolet Corvette C4 Minor role
Ricochet Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Verdetto finale” and “Рикошет”.
- Also known as
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- Verdetto finale
- Рикошет
- Sem Limite para Vingar
- Ricochet - Der Aufprall
- Psykopat på fri fod
- Ricochet - Harhaluoti
- Visszakézből
- Rykoszet
- Ricochete
- Rikošet
- Ricochet - besatt av hämnd
- 警匪生死劫
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- 天危绝网
- Ricochet: Odražená střela
- Harhaluoti
- 닉크
- 天危絕網
- Rikošetas
- Το σφύριγμα της σφαίρας
- Ricochet: Venganza Sin Límite
- ริโคเช่ต์ นรกหมกเม็ด
- کمانه
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ricco, Recoil and Rebel Ridge.
Ricochet FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Ricochet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ricochet?
Ricochet runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Ricochet released?
Ricochet was released on October 4, 1991.
Who directed Ricochet?
Ricochet was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
More films by Russell Mulcahy Who is in the cast of Ricochet?
Ricochet stars Denzel Washington, Victoria Dillard and Ice-T, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Ricochet make at the box office?
Ricochet grossed $21.8 million worldwide.
How is Ricochet rated?
Ricochet has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 49 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Ricochet have a post-credit scene?
No. Ricochet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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