Deadfall (1993)

After he accidentally kills his father, Mike, during a sting, Joe tries to carry out Mike's dying wish by recovering valuables that Mike's twin brother Lou stole from him years earlier. But... See full summary »

Director:

Christopher Coppola

Writers:

Christopher Coppola, Nick Vallelonga

Stars:

Michael Biehn, Sarah Trigger, Nicolas Cage

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Biehn	...	Joe Donan
Sarah Trigger	...	Diane
Nicolas Cage	...	Eddie
James Coburn	...	Mike Donan / Lou Donan
Peter Fonda	...	Pete
Charlie Sheen	...	Morgan "Fats" Gripp
Talia Shire	...	Sam
J. Kenneth Campbell	...	Huey
Michael Constantine	...	Frank
Marc Coppola	...	Bob
Micky Dolenz	...	Bart
Brian Donovan	...	Mitch
Renée Estevez	...	Baby's Babe
Ted Fox	...	Zane
Clarence M. Landry	...	Larry (as Clarence Landry)

Storyline

After he accidentally kills his father, Mike, during a sting, Joe tries to carry out Mike's dying wish by recovering valuables that Mike's twin brother Lou stole from him years earlier. But Uncle Lou is also a confidence artist, and Joe is soon drawn into his increasingly dangerous schemes.

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Plot Keywords:

dying wish | twins | male rear nudity | con artist | female nudity | 

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Taglines:

...The ultimate con

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, sexuality, drug use and strong language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 October 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Emboscada

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Trimark Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Nicolas Cage came onto the set dressed up with a wig, albino contact lenses and dark sunglasses because he thought this would add more authenticity to the character of two-bit hustler, Eddie. Cage was told that he could dress up however he wanted for his part.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Joe Donan: Most people like to think they have some degree of control over their lives. The truth is we're subject to the influence of others. Those who appreciate this can make a lot of money from those who don't. But any small-time grifter who ever dealt off the bottom of a deck can tell you that. What I can tell you about is the price one pays for peddling confidence. How every mark you fleece takes away a piece of your soul, and what happens when you try to pick up the pieces.

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Connections

Featured in Conan: The Awkward Product Placement. Swiffer (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Three Dollars Left"
Written by Dee Lannon
Performed by Dee Lannon and the Rhythm Rustlers
Published by Dee-Chord Music, BMI

User Reviews

Nicolas Cage Rules!!!

There is only one great thing about this movie, but this makes it all worth watching: Nicolas Cage as Eddie! This is truly his ultimate character. When you see Cage in action, you will truly realize that he is the greatest and coolest actor EVER. The way he affects the film by just being there is just so impressive. Still, the plot is nothing special, and the rest of the cast is only fair. (This is no reason to avoid it) Deadfall proves that Cage handles more than blockbusters like Face/Off, The Rock and City of Angels, movies that most people associate him with.

So if you are a true Cage-fan, DO NOT MISS DEADFALL!!! Also check out "Vampire`s Kiss" and "Raising Arizona".

Both AWESOME examples of the Movie Phenomenon Nicolas Cage.