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Skyscraper (1996): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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Skyscraper is a 1996 action thriller directed by Raymond Martino, starring Anna Nicole Smith as Carrie Wisk, Richard Steinmetz and Charles M. Huber. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes. Stream it on Fawesome and Howdy.

Skyscraper (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Raymond Martino
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Skyscraper About?

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

The helicopter’s crew discovers the high‑rise has been seized by terrorists, turning a routine charter into a lethal rescue. The pilot and her husband scramble up the 86 floors, confronting armed captors and relentless danger as they strive to free the hostages.

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Where to watch

Where to Watch Skyscraper

Stream it on Fawesome and Howdy. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Skyscraper Cast & Characters

Anna Nicole Smith leads the cast as Carrie Wisk, with Richard Steinmetz as Gordon Wisk and Charles M. Huber as Fairfax. Directed by Raymond Martino; 27 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Skyscraper

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Plot

Skyscraper Plot Summary

What happens in Skyscraper 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

Carrie Wink works as a helicopter pilot for Heliscort, a company that offers discreet heli-taxi transport to high-profile clients. She is married to Gordon Wisk, a detective with the LAPD, a partnership that quietly anchors her in a world where danger and duty intersect. When a South African mastermind, Fairfax, sets his sights on four interlocking electronic devices that could tilt the balance of global power, he has already secured three and is closing in on the fourth. The taunting plan rests on precision, deception, and a willingness to shed blood to obtain what he wants.

Full summary

The whole story of Skyscraper, scene by scene

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Videos

Skyscraper Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Skyscraper.

Skyscraper (Anna Nicole Smith) Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Skyscraper?

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 is Carrie Wink's profession at the start of the film?

Cars

Cars in Skyscraper

13 cars on screen, including the 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic and the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice.

All 13 cars
  • 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic in Skyscraper 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Important role
  • 1986 Chevrolet Caprice in Skyscraper 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
  • 1987 Chevrolet Caprice in Skyscraper 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
  • 1991 Chevrolet Caprice in Skyscraper 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Details

Skyscraper Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Небоскреб” and “שוטרת אינטימית”.

Also known as
  • Небоскреб
  • שוטרת אינטימית
  • Небостъргач
  • Хмарочос
  • Infierno de cristal
  • Perigo na Torre
  • 惊爆摩天楼

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FAQ

Skyscraper FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Skyscraper, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Skyscraper?

Skyscraper runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Skyscraper released?

Skyscraper was released on February 29, 1996.

Who directed Skyscraper?

Skyscraper was directed by Raymond Martino.

More films by Raymond Martino

Who is in the cast of Skyscraper?

Skyscraper stars Anna Nicole Smith as Carrie Wisk, Richard Steinmetz as Gordon Wisk and Charles M. Huber as Fairfax, among 27 credited actors.

Where can I watch Skyscraper?

In the US, Skyscraper is streaming on Fawesome, Howdy and Tubi TV (availability from JustWatch).

Does Skyscraper have a post-credit scene?

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

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