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Sudden Death (1995)

R 111 min  -  Action | Drama | Thriller  -   22 December 1995 (USA)
5.4
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A disgraced former fireman takes on a group of terrorists holding the Vice President and others hostage during the seventh game of the NHL Stanley Cup finals.

Director:

Peter Hyams

Writers:

Karen Elise Baldwin (story), Gene Quintano (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jean-Claude Van Damme ...
Powers Boothe ...
Raymond J. Barry ...
Whittni Wright Whittni Wright ...
Emily McCord
Ross Malinger ...
Tyler McCord
Dorian Harewood Dorian Harewood ...
Hallmark
Kate McNeil Kate McNeil ...
Kathi
Michael Gaston ...
Hickey
Audra Lindley ...
Mrs. Ferrara
Brian Delate ...
Blair
Steve Aronson Steve Aronson ...
Dooley
Michael R. Aubele Michael R. Aubele ...
Ace
Karen Elise Baldwin Karen Elise Baldwin ...
TV Director (as Karen Baldwin)
Jennifer D. Bowser Jennifer D. Bowser ...
Joan
Pat Brisson Pat Brisson ...
Player #2
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Storyline

Some terrorists kidnap the Vicepresident of the United States and threaten to blow up the full stadium in which is taking place the final of ice-hockey at the moment. There is only one way and one man to stop them... Written by Volker Boehm  

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Plot Keywords:

Terrorist | Vice President | Explosive | Hostage | Fireman  | See more »

Taglines:

Some games you can't afford to lose. See more »

Genres:

Action | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for a substantial amount of strong violence, and for language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Morte Súbita See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$48,109 (Spain) (26 January 1996) (100 Screens)

Gross:

$64,350,171 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | DTS-Stereo  | Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The film was shot during the NHL lockout during the 1994 - 1995 hockey season, which was finally resolved later that year. See more »

Goofs

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): McCord states that his son is sitting in D10, however in the Civic Arena (formerly Mellon Arena) the location where McCord's children are seated is actually C10. See more »

Quotes

Joshua Foss: What do you want?
Joshua Foss: What do I want? World peace, an end to bigotry and no more mini malls. What am I gonna get? And I am gonna get it! That, boys and girls, is really hot.
Vice President: [unmoved and a little annoyed] What is your objective?
Joshua Foss: My objective?
[shudders]
Joshua Foss: I get funny all over when you talk like that.
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Connections

Referenced in "The Office: Threat Level Midnight (#7.16)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"ESPN National Hockey League Theme"
Written by Bob Christianson
Courtesy of ESPN, Inc. See more »