Tightrope (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Tightrope is a 1984 mystery thriller directed by Richard Tuggle, starring Jamie Rose, Clint Eastwood and Jenny Beck. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $48.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Richard Tuggle
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tightrope About?
The premise of Tightrope without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the dark and dangerous world of New Orleans, a veteran detective finds himself drawn into a disturbing investigation. He uncovers shocking connections between his own past and the actions of a ruthless serial killer who preys on vulnerable sex workers. As he delves deeper, the lines between hunter and hunted blur, forcing him to confront his own demons while trying to stop the killer's reign of terror.
Tightrope Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- detective
- serial killer
- murder
- rape
- prostitute
- murder mystery
- oral sex
- nudity
- jacuzzi
- father daughter relationship
- woman in jeopardy
- gay prostitute
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- male prostitute
- gay bar
- female rear nudity
- psycho thriller
- woman strangled to death
- dead woman on bed
- mysterious death
- prostitution
- fellatio
- death
- psychopath
- sexual perversion
- naked dead woman
- female nudity
- parade
- mardi gras
- sadomasochism
- murder investigation
- police
- revenge
- sexually oriented business
- neo noir
- chase
- tattoo
- title spoken by character
- black teddy
- football
- police officer ambushed
- police protection killed
- murder of a nude woman
- woman wears eyeglasses
- serial murder
- serial rapist
- one word title
- murder of a prostitute
- child in jeopardy
- offscreen rape
- death of a woman
Tightrope Cast
Jamie Rose leads the cast, with Clint Eastwood and Jenny Beck. Directed by Richard Tuggle; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Tuggle
Also Starring in Tightrope
· 5 moreMore from Richard Tuggle
One more film directed by Richard Tuggle: Out of Bounds.
Tightrope Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tightrope 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 61% User score
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Tightrope Plot Summary
What happens in Tightrope 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
The film begins with a tense atmosphere as Melanie Silber (Jamie Rose) walks alone late at night on a deserted street in New Orleans. Suddenly startled by a noise, she drops her packages. A man in a police uniform approaches her, and she relaxes, unaware that he’s actually wearing sneakers instead of regulation police footwear. Tragically, the next day her lifeless body is discovered in her home, having been raped and strangled. This horrifying crime is soon linked to a series of murders, prompting the formation of a task force led by Detective Wes Block (Clint Eastwood), who is grappling with the fallout of his recent divorce while trying to raise his two daughters, 11-year-old Amanda ([Alison Eastwood]) and 9-year-old Penny (Jenny Beck).
Full summary
The whole story of Tightrope, scene by scene
Tightrope Box Office
Tightrope grossed $48.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$48.1M
- US & Canada
- $48.1M
Tightrope Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Theatrical Trailer
How Well Do You Know Tightrope?
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 type of crime is Detective Wes Block investigating?
Cars in Tightrope
18 cars on screen, including the 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale and the 1973 Chevrolet Chevy Van.
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1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Important role -
1973 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role -
1975 Ford LTD Minor role -
1981 Ford LTD-S Minor role
Tightrope Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Um Agente na Corda Bamba” and “En la cuerda floja”.
- Also known as
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- Um Agente na Corda Bamba
- En la cuerda floja
- Der Wolf hetzt die Meute
- La Corde raide
- Corda tesa
- Kötéltánc
- Σε τεντωμένο σκοινί
- Strømer på stregen
- Петля
- Stahující se smyčka
- על חבל מתוח
- Funie strânsă
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- Düğüm
- Köysi kiristyy
- Стегната примка
- 연쇄 살인
- Ant Bedugnės Krašto
- 黑色手铐
- 黑色手銬
- タイトロープ
- Lina
- Na rubu
- Той, що йде по канату
- A la corda fluixa
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Tightrope FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Tightrope, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tightrope?
Tightrope runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Tightrope released?
Tightrope was released on August 17, 1984.
Who directed Tightrope?
Tightrope was directed by Richard Tuggle.
More films by Richard Tuggle Who is in the cast of Tightrope?
Tightrope stars Jamie Rose, Clint Eastwood and Jenny Beck, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Tightrope make at the box office?
Tightrope grossed $48.1 million worldwide.
How is Tightrope rated?
Tightrope has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 61 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Tightrope have a post-credit scene?
No. Tightrope has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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