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Two-Minute Warning

  • 19761976
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Charlton Heston, Martin Balsam, Beau Bridges, John Cassavetes, Jack Klugman, Gena Rowlands, David Groh, Marilyn Hassett, David Janssen, Brock Peters, and Walter Pidgeon in Two-Minute Warning (1976)
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A crazed sniper is set to kill spectators at an L.A. Coliseum football championship game and the police race against time to eliminate him.A crazed sniper is set to kill spectators at an L.A. Coliseum football championship game and the police race against time to eliminate him.A crazed sniper is set to kill spectators at an L.A. Coliseum football championship game and the police race against time to eliminate him.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
4K
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POPULARITY
18,368
1,713
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Larry Peerce
    • Writers
      • George LaFountaine(novel)
      • Edward Hume(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Charlton Heston
      • John Cassavetes
      • Martin Balsam
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Larry Peerce
    • Writers
      • George LaFountaine(novel)
      • Edward Hume(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Charlton Heston
      • John Cassavetes
      • Martin Balsam
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 61User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Charlton Heston and Martin Balsam in Two-Minute Warning (1976)
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    Charlton Heston
    Charlton Heston
    • Capt. Peter Holly
    John Cassavetes
    John Cassavetes
    • Sgt. Button
    Martin Balsam
    Martin Balsam
    • Sam McKeever
    Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges
    • Mike Ramsay
    Marilyn Hassett
    Marilyn Hassett
    • Lucy
    David Janssen
    David Janssen
    • Steve
    Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman
    • Sandman
    Gena Rowlands
    Gena Rowlands
    • Janet
    Walter Pidgeon
    Walter Pidgeon
    • The Pickpocket
    Brock Peters
    Brock Peters
    • Paul
    David Groh
    David Groh
    • Al
    Mitchell Ryan
    Mitchell Ryan
    • The Priest
    Joe Kapp
    Joe Kapp
    • Charlie Tyler
    Pamela Bellwood
    Pamela Bellwood
    • Peggy Ramsay
    Jon Korkes
    Jon Korkes
    • Jeffrey
    William Bryant
    William Bryant
    • Lt. Calloway
    • (as Bill Bryant)
    Allan Miller
    Allan Miller
    • Mr. Green
    Andy Sidaris
    Andy Sidaris
    • TV Director
    • Director
      • Larry Peerce
    • Writers
      • George LaFountaine(novel)
      • Edward Hume(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      There was a later version released (to NBC television) that had footage not shown in theaters. In the original theatrical version, the sniper's motives were not known. In the later television version, it was revealed that the attack was done to cover an art robbery next door.
    • Goofs
      While moving into their firing positions at the stadium, several SWAT members have their fingers on the triggers of their M16 rifles. This violates a basic rule of gun safety, which says that the finger must stay off the trigger until the sights are on the target. Until that time, the finger should be placed alongside the trigger guard.
    • Quotes

      Janet: I was on the same plane as you. I couldn't help but notice how attractive you are. You know you have a very beautiful mouth?

      Steve: Yeah, so do you, but it's big. You go away, lady, or I'll call a cop.

      Janet: I am a cop.

      Steve: Well, then kiss me, I'm crazy about cops.

    • Alternate versions
      Originally with a straightforward plot about a homicidal sniper acting alone and a SWAT team hunting him down, the network-TV version adds 30 minutes of side story, making the sniper a hired hand for a band of robbers, acting as a cover-up for an art heist. This version was conceived during negotiations between Universal Pictures and NBC in 1978, because NBC refused to air a film centered around a homicidal sniper. This version is sometimes aired on broadcast TV in the USA. In this version, the copyright and legal information titles are left out!
    • Connections
      Edited into The Day After (1983)

    User reviews61

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    7/10
    Suspense, Action and Football
    A psychotic sniper plans a massive killing spree in a Los Angeles football stadium during a major championship game. The police, led by Captain Peter Holly (Charlton Heston) and SWAT commander Sergeant Button (John Cassavetes), learn of the plot and rush to the scene.

    This film probably maintains a level of popularity (if it has one) due to its cast, as the film itself is largely forgotten. But it should not be, as it takes the threat of a sniper (much like with Dirty Harry) and puts him into a crowded, confined area:a football stadium. Security today may never allow such things to happen, but the thought is scary.

    There is plenty of action, but even more suspense. And that is what makes it more than just an action film. Who will be targeted? What is the sniper's motive? So much unknown.
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    • Release date
      • November 12, 1976 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Two Minute Warning
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum - 3911 S. Figueroa Street, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Filmways Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $6,700,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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