Cliffhanger (1993)
Hang on.
A year after losing his friend in a tragic 4,000-foot fall, former ranger Gabe Walker and his partner, Hal, are called to return to the same peak to rescue a group of stranded climbers, only to learn the climbers are actually thieving hijackers who are looking for boxes full of money.
Director: Renny Harlin
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: May 28, 1993
Cast
- Sylvester Stallone - Gabe Walker
- John Lithgow - Eric Qualen
- Michael Rooker - Hal Tucker
- Janine Turner - Jessie Deighan
- Rex Linn - Richard Travers
- Caroline Goodall - Kristel - Jet Pilot
- Leon - Kynette
- Craig Fairbrass - Delmar
- Gregory Scott Cummins - Ryan
- Denis Forest - Heldon
Screenplay
- Michael France (Story)
- Sylvester Stallone (Screenplay)
- Michael France (Screenplay)
- John Long (Original Concept)
Music: Trevor Jones
Cinematography: Alex Thomson
Editing: Frank J. Urioste
Production: Carolco Pictures, Le Studio Canal+, Pioneer, RCS Video
Country: France, Italy, United States of America, Japan
Language: English
Budget: $70M
Box Office: $255M
Original Language: en
Themes
Mountain Rescue Operation and Heroes, Mountain Climb and Storm Survival, Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude, Mountain Peak and Eternal Snow Wild, Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures
Keywords
airplane, mountain, rocky mountains, hijacking, suitcase, climbing, heist, money, snow, mountain climbing
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cliffhanger about?
- A year after losing his friend in a tragic 4,000-foot fall, former ranger Gabe Walker and his partner, Hal, are called to return to the same peak to rescue a group of stranded climbers, only to learn the climbers are actually thieving hijackers who are looking for boxes full of money.
- Who directed Cliffhanger?
- Cliffhanger was directed by Renny Harlin.
- Who stars in Cliffhanger?
- Cliffhanger stars Sylvester Stallone, John Lithgow, Michael Rooker, Janine Turner, Rex Linn, Caroline Goodall.
- How long is Cliffhanger?
- Cliffhanger has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is Cliffhanger?
- Cliffhanger is a Action, Adventure, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Cliffhanger?
- Cliffhanger had a budget of $70M.
- How much did Cliffhanger gross?
- Cliffhanger grossed $255M worldwide.
- Where was Cliffhanger produced?
- Cliffhanger was produced in France, Italy, United States of America, Japan.
- What are the themes of Cliffhanger?
- The themes of Cliffhanger include: Mountain Rescue Operation and Heroes, Mountain Climb and Storm Survival, Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude, Mountain Peak and Eternal Snow Wild, Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures.