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Bringing Out the Dead (1999)

18 121 min  -  Drama | Thriller  -   22 October 1999 (USA)
6.8
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Ratings: 6.8/10 from 37,170 users   Metascore: 70/100 
Reviews: 370 user | 162 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com

A Manhattan ambulance paramedic, overworked and haunted by visions of his failures, fights to keep a tenuous grip on his clarity.

Director:

Martin Scorsese

Writers:

Joe Connelly (novel), Paul Schrader (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nicolas Cage ...
Patricia Arquette ...
John Goodman ...
Ving Rhames ...
Tom Sizemore ...
Marc Anthony ...
Mary Beth Hurt ...
Nurse Constance
Cliff Curtis ...
Cy Coates
Nestor Serrano ...
Dr. Hazmat
Aida Turturro ...
Nurse Crupp
Sonja Sohn ...
Kanita
Cynthia Roman Cynthia Roman ...
Rose
Afemo Omilami ...
Griss
Cullen O. Johnson Cullen O. Johnson ...
Mr. Burke (as Cullen Oliver Johnson)
Arthur J. Nascarella ...
Captain Barney (as Arthur Nascarella)
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Storyline

Frank Pierce is a paramedic working Gotham's Hell's Kitchen. He's become burned out and haunted by visions of the people he's tried to save. Written by Michael Arndt  

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Plot Keywords:

Hell | Paramedic | Ghost | Ambulance | Rescue  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for gritty violent content, drug use and language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Vidas al límite See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$32,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$6,193,052 (USA) (24 October 1999) (1936 Screens)

Gross:

$16,640,210 (USA) (9 January 2000)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Screenwriter Paul Schrader's first choice for the role of Frank Pierce was Edward Norton. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Right after Larry puts Mr. Burke on the cardiac monitor. Frank pushes I.V. drugs. No one started an I.V. See more »

Quotes

Marcus: I rebuke the spirit of drugs in the name of Jesus. What's his name?
Drummer: I.B. Bangin'.
Marcus: What you mean I.B. Bangin'?
Drummer: I.B. Bangin'!
Marcus: What the hell kind of name is I.B. Bangin'?
Drummer: I don't know his real name.
I.B.'s Girlfriend: It's Frederick Smith.
Marcus: Okay, Freddy...
I.B.'s Girlfriend: It's Frederick.
Marcus: Okay, I.B. Bangin', we're gonna bring you back from the dead.
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Soundtracks

"What's the Frequency Kenneth?"
Written by Bill Berry (as William Berry), Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe
Performed by R.E.M.
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
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