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Sudden Death (1995)

“Terror goes into overtime.”

6.0/10 · 849 votes 1h 51m r ActionThrillerDramaCrime

#89 of 107 films from 1995 #1745 of 2168 in action

Directed by Peter Hyams · Written by Gene Quintano, Karen Elise Baldwin

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Overview

When a man's daughter is suddenly taken during a championship hockey game – with the captors demanding a billion dollars by game's end – he frantically sets a plan in motion to rescue her and abort an impending explosion before the final buzzer.

Cast

Jean-Claude Van Dammeas Darren Francis Thomas McCord
Powers Bootheas Joshua Foss
Raymond J. Barryas Vice President Daniel Bender
Whittni Wrightas Emily McCord
Ross Malingeras Tyler McCord
Dorian Harewoodas Matthew Hallmark
Kate McNeilas Kathi
Michael Gastonas Hickey
Audra Lindleyas Mrs. Ferrara
Brian Delateas Blair
Steve Aronsonas Dooley
Michael R. Aubeleas Ace
Karen Elise Baldwinas TV Director
Jennifer D. Bowseras Joan

Facts

Release dateOctober 27, 1995
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) — about the same as the 1995 average of 110 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$64,350,171 (1.8× budget)
IMDbtt0114576

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Questions

How long is Sudden Death?
Sudden Death runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Sudden Death worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 849 votes, which places it #89 of 107 films released in 1995 in this index (top 18%) and #1745 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Sudden Death?
Sudden Death was directed by Peter Hyams. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Capricorn One (1977), 2010 (1984), Outland (1981).
Who stars in Sudden Death?
Jean-Claude Van Damme as Darren Francis Thomas McCord; Powers Boothe as Joshua Foss; Raymond J. Barry as Vice President Daniel Bender; Whittni Wright as Emily McCord; Ross Malinger as Tyler McCord; Dorian Harewood as Matthew Hallmark.
What is Sudden Death rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Sudden Death?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/47830.

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