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Blood Work (2002)

“He's a heartbeat away from catching the killer.”

6.2/10 · 931 votes 1h 50m r ActionThrillerDramaCrimeMystery

#102 of 154 films from 2002 #1513 of 2168 in action

Directed by Clint Eastwood · Written by Brian Helgeland, Michael Connelly

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Overview

Still recovering from a heart transplant, a retired FBI profiler returns to service when his own blood analysis offers clues to the identity of a serial killer.

Cast

Clint Eastwoodas Terry McCaleb
Jeff Danielsas Jasper 'Buddy' Noone
Anjelica Hustonas Dr. Bonnie Fox
Wanda De Jesusas Graciella Rivers
Tina Liffordas Detective Jaye Winston
Paul Rodríguezas Detective Ronaldo Arrango
Dylan Walshas Detective John Waller
Mason Luceroas Raymond Torres
Gerry Beckeras Mr. Toliver
Rick Hoffmanas James Lockridge
Alix Koromzayas Mrs. Cordell
Igor Jijikineas Mikhail Bolotov
Dina Eastwoodas Reporter #1
Beverly Leechas Reporter #2

Facts

Release dateAugust 9, 2002
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) — about the same as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$31,794,718 (0.6× budget)
IMDbtt0309377

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Questions

How long is Blood Work?
Blood Work runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is Blood Work worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 931 votes, which places it #102 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 34%) and #1513 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Blood Work?
Blood Work was directed by Clint Eastwood. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Million Dollar Baby (2004), Gran Torino (2008), Unforgiven (1992).
Who stars in Blood Work?
Clint Eastwood as Terry McCaleb; Jeff Daniels as Jasper 'Buddy' Noone; Anjelica Huston as Dr. Bonnie Fox; Wanda De Jesus as Graciella Rivers; Tina Lifford as Detective Jaye Winston; Paul Rodríguez as Detective Ronaldo Arrango.
What is Blood Work rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Blood Work?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18249.

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