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Bringing Out the Dead (1999)
6.8
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 |
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| Patricia Arquette | ... | ||
| John Goodman | ... | ||
| Ving Rhames | ... | ||
| Tom Sizemore | ... | ||
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| Mary Beth Hurt | ... |
Nurse Constance
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Cy Coates
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| Nestor Serrano | ... |
Dr. Hazmat
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| Aida Turturro | ... |
Nurse Crupp
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Kanita
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Cynthia Roman | ... |
Rose
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| Afemo Omilami | ... |
Griss
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Cullen O. Johnson | ... |
Mr. Burke
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| Arthur J. Nascarella | ... |
Captain Barney
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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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Rated R for gritty violent content, drug use and language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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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)Company Credits
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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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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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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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