Darkman (1990)

They destroyed everything he had, everything he was. Now, crime has a new enemy and justice has a new face.

Darkman (1990) poster

Dr. Peyton Westlake is on the verge of realizing a major breakthrough in synthetic skin when his laboratory is destroyed by gangsters. Having been burned beyond recognition and forever altered by an experimental medical procedure, Westlake becomes known as Darkman, assuming alternate identities in his quest for revenge and a new life with a former love.

Director: Sam Raimi
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Danny Elfman
Cinematography: Bill Pope
Editing: Bud S. Smith, David Stiven
Production: Universal Pictures, Renaissance Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $14M
Box Office: $49M
Original Language: en

Themes

Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Genetically Engineered Humanity and Test, Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences, Nano Technology and Hidden Perils, Superheroes and Power

Keywords

mask, corruption, experiment, gangster, superhero, burn, revenge, los angeles, california, scientist, madness, outsider, disfigurement, conflagration

Trailer

Darkman Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darkman about?
Dr. Peyton Westlake is on the verge of realizing a major breakthrough in synthetic skin when his laboratory is destroyed by gangsters. Having been burned beyond recognition and forever altered by an experimental medical procedure, Westlake becomes known as Darkman, assuming alternate identities in his quest for revenge and a new life with a former love.
Who directed Darkman?
Darkman was directed by Sam Raimi.
Who stars in Darkman?
Darkman stars Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, Colin Friels, Larry Drake, Nelson Mashita, Jessie Lawrence Ferguson.
How long is Darkman?
Darkman has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Darkman?
Darkman is a Action, Science Fiction, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Darkman?
Darkman had a budget of $14M.
How much did Darkman gross?
Darkman grossed $49M worldwide.
Where was Darkman produced?
Darkman was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Darkman?
The themes of Darkman include: Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Genetically Engineered Humanity and Test, Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences, Nano Technology and Hidden Perils, Superheroes and Power.