The Dead Pool (1988)
English crime film directed by Buddy Van Horn
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m 87 min
- Released
- 13 July 1988
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Dead Pool has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 13 July 1988. It is directed by Buddy Van Horn and stars Clint Eastwood, Patricia Clarkson and Liam Neeson.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Buddy Van Horn
- Cast
- Clint Eastwood, Patricia Clarkson, Liam Neeson, Evan C. Kim, David Hunt, Jim Carrey, Michael Currie, Ronnie Claire Edwards, Louis Giambalvo, Charles Martinet, Patrick Van Horn, Shawn Elliott
- Cinematography
- Jack N. Green
- Editing
- Ron Spang
- Music
- Lalo Schifrin
- Produced by
- David Valdes
- Production
- Warner Bros. Entertainment
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $31 million
- Box office
- $37.9 million
- Based on
- characters in Dirty Harry
- Set in
- San Francisco
- Filmed in
- San Francisco
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 13 July 1988
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Dead Pool?
The Dead Pool has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes, or 87 min.
When did The Dead Pool release?
The Dead Pool released on 13 July 1988.
Who directed The Dead Pool?
The Dead Pool is directed by Buddy Van Horn.
Who is in the cast of The Dead Pool?
The cast of The Dead Pool includes Clint Eastwood, Patricia Clarkson, Liam Neeson, Evan C. Kim, David Hunt and Jim Carrey.
Where can I watch The Dead Pool online?
The Dead Pool streams on Netflix.
How much did The Dead Pool earn at the box office?
The Dead Pool grossed $37.9 million on a budget of $31 million.
What is The Dead Pool rated in the US?
The Dead Pool is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Dead Pool based on a true story or a book?
The Dead Pool is based on characters in Dirty Harry.
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