Two-Minute Warning (1976): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Two-Minute Warning is a 1976 action thriller directed by Larry Peerce, starring Gena Rowlands, David Janssen and Beau Bridges. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Larry Peerce
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Two-Minute Warning About?
The premise of Two-Minute Warning without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a crowded Los Angeles Coliseum event, a sniper’s deadly actions threaten the lives of thousands of fans. Captain Peter Holly and his team must race against time to stop the escalating crisis. A tense standoff develops between Holly and Sergeant Button’s SWAT team as they work to identify and neutralize the gunman before more lives are lost in this action-packed thriller.
Two-Minute Warning Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- telescopic rifle
- violence
- mysterious villain
- gun violence
- mad gunman
- firearm
- threat
- pressure
- sniper
- stadium
- sniper rifle
- rifle
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- disaster
- hyphen in title
- suspense
- cult film
- subjective camera
- first person
- hotel
- hotel room
- shot in the back
- footballer
- shaving
- one day timespan
- father son relationship
- mother son relationship
- husband wife relationship
- brother brother relationship
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- spectator
- death of loved one
- loss of loved one
- doctor
- death
- mysterious person
- brutality
- mercilessness
- kidnapping
- hostage
- held at gunpoint
- rescue
- escape
- blood
- blood splatter
- survival
- running for one's life
- shot in the head
- shot in the forehead
- shot in the face
- shot in the shoulder
Two-Minute Warning Cast
Gena Rowlands leads the cast, with David Janssen and Beau Bridges. Directed by Larry Peerce; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Larry Peerce
Also Starring in Two-Minute Warning
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Critics gave Two-Minute Warning 46 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
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TMDB 61% User score
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Two-Minute Warning Plot Summary
What happens in Two-Minute Warning from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum prepares for the much-awaited “Championship X” showdown between Baltimore and Los Angeles, an anonymous sniper, portrayed by Warren Miller, establishes his position on the hallowed grounds of the stadium. The unexpected sighting of the marksman is captured by the Goodyear Blimp’s camera, triggering an urgent response from the stadium manager, Sam McKeever. He promptly enlists police and SWAT teams to address the looming threat.
Full summary
The whole story of Two-Minute Warning, scene by scene
Two-Minute Warning Awards & Nominations
Two-Minute Warning was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1977 1 nomination- Nominated Film Editing
Two-Minute Warning Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 3 trailers and 3 clips.
- Trailer Two-Minute Warning ≣ 1976 ≣ Trailer
- Trailer Two Minute Warning 1976 High Definition 4 TV Spots Trailers Charlton Heston John Cassavetes 16mm
- Clip Opening theme from "Two Minute Warning"
- Clip Two-Minute Warning Super 8 Digest Film Pânico na Multidão
How Well Do You Know Two-Minute Warning?
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 event is taking place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum?
Cars in Two-Minute Warning
27 cars on screen, including the 1974 AMC Matador and the 1973 AMC Matador.
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1974 AMC Matador Important role -
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1973 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
1974 Dodge Coronet Minor role
Two-Minute Warning Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Lethal Game - Countdown in den Tod” and “Pânico na Multidão”.
- Also known as
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- Lethal Game - Countdown in den Tod
- Pânico na Multidão
- Zwei Minuten Warnung
- Un tueur dans la foule
- Panico nello stadio
- Pánico en el estadio
- Rémület a stadionban
- Ένας Δολοφόνος στο Πλήθος
- Двуминутно предупреждение
- 2분 경고
- هشدار دو دقیقه ای
- 兩分鐘警告
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- 两分钟警告
- 2 minutters frist
- En prickskytt i mängden
- Dwuminutowe ostrzeżenie
- Двухминутное предупреждение
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Two-Minute Warning FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Two-Minute Warning, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Two-Minute Warning?
Two-Minute Warning runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Two-Minute Warning released?
Two-Minute Warning was released on November 12, 1976.
Who directed Two-Minute Warning?
Two-Minute Warning was directed by Larry Peerce.
More films by Larry Peerce Who is in the cast of Two-Minute Warning?
Two-Minute Warning stars Gena Rowlands, David Janssen and Beau Bridges, among 9 credited actors.
How is Two-Minute Warning rated?
Two-Minute Warning has 46 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Was Two-Minute Warning nominated for any awards?
Two-Minute Warning received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Two-Minute Warning have a post-credit scene?
No. Two-Minute Warning has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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