Home
search
more | tips
IMDb > D.O.A. (1988)
D.O.A.
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Photos (see all 16 | slideshow)

Overview

User Rating:
5.9/10   4,314 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 12% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Writers:
Charles Edward Pogue (story) and
Russell Rouse (story) ...
more
Contact:
View company contact information for D.O.A. on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
18 March 1988 (USA) more
Genre:
Mystery | Thriller more
Tagline:
Someone poisoned Dexter Cornell. He's got to find out who. He's got to find out why. He's got to find out now. In 24 hours, he'll be Dead On Arrival.
Plot:
Dexter Cornell, an English Professor becomes embroiled in a series of murders involving people around him... more | full synopsis
User Comments:
A promising 'noir' remake more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Dennis Quaid ... Dexter Cornell

Meg Ryan ... Sydney Fuller

Charlotte Rampling ... Mrs. Fitzwaring
Daniel Stern ... Hal Petersham

Jane Kaczmarek ... Gail Cornell
Christopher Neame ... Bernard
Robin Johnson ... Cookie Fitzwaring

Robert Knepper ... Nicholas Lang (as Rob Knepper)

Jay Patterson ... Graham Corey

Brion James ... Detective Ulmer
Jack Kehoe ... Detective Brockton
Elizabeth Arlen ... Elaine Wells
Karen Radcliffe ... Jane Corey
William Forward ... Chief Resident
Lee Gideon ... Mr. Fitzwaring
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Runtime:
96 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Filming Locations:
Austin, Texas, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Rock group Timbuk 3 makes a brief appearance in the film. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Dexter suddenly gains glasses when he first asks Sydney to join him for a date. more
Quotes:
Dexter Cornell: [laughing] So this is what it's all about: some kid's damn homework! more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Game K N B: (2007-03-03)" (2007) more
Soundtrack:
IF YOU SEE ME LAUGHING more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
4 out of 5 people found the following comment useful:-
A promising 'noir' remake, 30 January 2003
7/10
Author: RadicalTintin from Glasgow, Scotland

Those wishing to see film noir remakes, should not see this as as a remake, you will always be disappointed. Instead, enjoy a gripping performance from Dennis Quaid and visual imagery to commend. The colour drains from the film (literally, not metaphorically!)) as the plot gathers pace, and the dialogue is crisp and gritty. The opening dialogue is clever, and the viewer is carried along by a sharp screenplay and a real, original film noir feel,

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for D.O.A. (1988)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Huge plot hole (I think) dean_gresswell
A Remake will occur.......... javanbutler
Remake of which movie? lilafotioy
Death of Mrs. FitzWarring? oneseat
spoof?? film_buffy
Directors redwings-4
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
City of Shoulders and Noses Black Christmas Malice The Grudge The Life of David Gale
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Mystery section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.