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Cliffhanger (1993) -- Mountain climber Sylvester Stallone (Rocky) gets in John Lithgow’s (Footloose) face during a mid flight heist. In this over the top actioner Stallone flies and people die.
Cliffhanger (1993) -- A botched mid-air heist results in suitcases full of cash being searched for by various groups throughout the Rocky Mountains.
Cliffhanger (1993) -- A botched mid-air heist results in suitcases full of cash being searched for by various groups throughout the Rocky Mountains.
Cliffhanger (1993) -- A botched mid-air heist results in suitcases full of cash being searched for by various groups throughout the Rocky Mountains.
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Overview

User Rating:
6.2/10   31,728 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
John Long (premise)
Michael France (screen story)
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Release Date:
28 May 1993 (USA) more
Tagline:
Hang on! more
Plot:
A botched mid-air heist results in suitcases full of cash being searched for by various groups throughout the Rocky Mountains. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 1 win & 7 nominations more
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Prepare yourselves for an awesome thrill ride more (127 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Sylvester Stallone ... Gabe Walker

John Lithgow ... Qualen

Michael Rooker ... Hal Tucker

Janine Turner ... Jessie Deighan

Rex Linn ... Travers

Caroline Goodall ... Kristel

Leon ... Kynette

Craig Fairbrass ... Delmar

Gregory Scott Cummins ... Ryan

Denis Forest ... Heldon
Michelle Joyner ... Sarah

Max Perlich ... Evan
Paul Winfield ... Walter Wright
Ralph Waite ... Frank
Trey Brownell ... Brett
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Cliffhanger - l'ultima sfida (Italy)
Cliffhanger, traque au sommet (France)
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MPAA:
Rated R for violence and language.
Runtime:
113 min | UK:112 min
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Colour (Technicolor)
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2.20 : 1 more
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70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby Digital (35 mm prints) (Europe) | Dolby SR (35 mm prints) (USA)

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Renny Harlin initially turned down the opportunity to direct as he "didn't want to make another Die Hard 2 (1990)". more
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Factual errors: When Gabe lights the flare, the night-vision point-of-view shot momentarily breaks up into static, like a faulty video display. This is not how night-vision works. more
Quotes:
[During the theft of the money, Travers zip lines from one plane to another]
Eric Qualen: Why didn't you send the money first?
Travers: Somehow I didn't think you'd wait for me if I sent it first.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Cliff Banger (1993) (V) more
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DO YOU NEED SOME? more

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What are the differences between the British BBFC-15 version and the uncut US version?
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34 out of 56 people found the following review useful.
Prepare yourselves for an awesome thrill ride, 30 July 2004
Author: Michael Sibley

Hold on for dear life as Sylvester Stallone takes you on the ride of a lifetime. With extreme non-stop action, gripping and suspense-filled scenes; Stallone has proven why he is a SUPERSTAR with his role in "Cliffhanger." I knew I would be in for an action packed treat as soon as I realized Stallone was starring in this film; however, I failed to realized how great the other actors were in this film.

Stallone is joined by Michael Rooker, Janine Turner and John Lithgow as they produce quite possibly the best action film of 1993. The cast is perfectly selected and chosen to play their parts. It was a joy to see a reversal of roles. I'm not accustomed to seeing Rooker as a hero or Lithgow as a villain; it is a refreshing change.

I couldn't have asked for a better villain than Lithgow. He is one of the most ruthless and cunning villains I've seen. I enjoyed how he never let anything get in his way and spared no expense to get what he wanted. I'm glad I got the chance to see him play the villain and hope I see it again.

Turner gives tremendous support to this film and creates an atmosphere where it is enjoyable to watch. She is the heat that warms a cold room because everytime she comes on screen it seems as though it is hot. It is a delight to see an incredible actress to have that much power. Rooker makes up the other the third of talented actors that makes "Cliffhanger" a delight to watch. Rooker brings a fresh view to the film as well as credibility; all I have to say is awesome work, Michael.

There is an avalanche of talent in "Cliffhanger." Stallone is an unstoppable force and incredible action hero. After watching "Cliffhanger," I'm convinced that Stallone was the only man for this job. Stallone had the fire in his eyes for this part that told me he means business. Only true action stars have the fire I saw; furthermore, I was fascinated with the strength, power and conviction with which he took on the role.

Another reason I enjoyed "Cliffhanger" was the writing because it contained unbelievable action sequences, a man dealing with redemption and dialogue is awesome. I was impressed to see that Stallone also co-wrote the script because he really has a knack for what action fans want.

"Cliffhanger" is a super-charged, heart-racing, suspense-filled action thrill ride that you should take because at the end it will leave you asking for more.

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