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Fallen (1998)

โ€œDetective John Hobbes is searching for a criminal he's already met... already caught... and already killed.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 1,691 votes 2h 4m r FantasyThrillerDramaCrime

#58 of 123 films from 1998 #503 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Gregory Hoblit ยท Written by Nicholas Kazan

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Overview

Homicide detective John Hobbes witnesses the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese. Soon after the execution the killings start again, and they are very similar to Reese's style.

Cast

Denzel Washingtonas John Hobbes
John Goodmanas Jonesy
Donald Sutherlandas Lt. Stanton
Embeth Davidtzas Gretta Milano
James Gandolfinias Lou
Elias Koteasas Edgar Reese
Gabriel Casseusas Art
Robert Joyas Charles
Aida Turturroas Tiffany
Michael J. Paganas Sam
Frank Medranoas Charles' Killer
Ronn Munroas Mini Golf Owner
Cynthia Haydenas Society Woman
Ray Xifoas Society Man

Facts

Release dateJanuary 16, 1998
Runtime124 min (2h 4m) โ€” longer as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresFantasy, Thriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$46,000,000
Box office$25,232,289 (0.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0119099

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Questions

How long is Fallen?
Fallen runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Is Fallen worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 1,691 votes, which places it #58 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 54%) and #503 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Fallen?
Fallen was directed by Gregory Hoblit. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Primal Fear (1996), Frequency (2000), Fracture (2007).
Who stars in Fallen?
Denzel Washington as John Hobbes; John Goodman as Jonesy; Donald Sutherland as Lt. Stanton; Embeth Davidtz as Gretta Milano; James Gandolfini as Lou; Elias Koteas as Edgar Reese.
What is Fallen rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Fallen?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/15492.

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