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Bringing Out the Dead (1999)

โ€œAny call can be murder, any stop can be suicide, any night can be the last.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 1,274 votes 2h 1m r ThrillerDrama

#59 of 105 films from 1999 #1054 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Martin Scorsese ยท Written by Paul Schrader, Joe Connelly

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Overview

Once called "Father Frank" for his efforts to rescue lives, Frank Pierce sees the ghosts of those he failed to save around every turn. He has tried everything he can to get fired, calling in sick, delaying taking calls where he might have to face one more victim he couldn't help, yet cannot quit the job on his own.

Cast

Nicolas Cageas Frank Pierce
Patricia Arquetteas Mary Burke
John Goodmanas Larry Verber
Ving Rhamesas Marcus
Tom Sizemoreas Tom Wolls
Marc Anthonyas Noel
Mary Beth Hurtas Nurse Constance
Cliff Curtisas Cy Coates
Aida Turturroas Nurse Crupp
Nestor Serranoas Dr. Hazmat
Cynthia Romanas Rose
Sonja Sohnas Kanita
Larry Fessendenas Cokehead
Arthur J. Nascarellaas Captain Barney

Facts

Release dateOctober 22, 1999
Runtime121 min (2h 1m) โ€” longer as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresThriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$32,000,000
Box office$16,797,191 (0.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0163988

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Questions

How long is Bringing Out the Dead?
Bringing Out the Dead runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Is Bringing Out the Dead worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,274 votes, which places it #59 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 45%) and #1054 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Bringing Out the Dead?
Bringing Out the Dead was directed by Martin Scorsese. Other well-rated titles by the same director: GoodFellas (1990), The Departed (2006), Shutter Island (2010).
Who stars in Bringing Out the Dead?
Nicolas Cage as Frank Pierce; Patricia Arquette as Mary Burke; John Goodman as Larry Verber; Ving Rhames as Marcus; Tom Sizemore as Tom Wolls; Marc Anthony as Noel.
What is Bringing Out the Dead rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Bringing Out the Dead?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3548.

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