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Black Moon Rising

  • 19861986
  • RR
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
6K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
13,125
527
Linda Hamilton and Tommy Lee Jones in Black Moon Rising (1986)
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A thief, Quint, is hired by the Justice Department to steal incriminating tapes from a corrupt corporation. The tapes vanish when Quint hides them in the back of a hydrodynamic powered racin... Read allA thief, Quint, is hired by the Justice Department to steal incriminating tapes from a corrupt corporation. The tapes vanish when Quint hides them in the back of a hydrodynamic powered racing car that is stolen by a hot car ring.A thief, Quint, is hired by the Justice Department to steal incriminating tapes from a corrupt corporation. The tapes vanish when Quint hides them in the back of a hydrodynamic powered racing car that is stolen by a hot car ring.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
6K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
13,125
527
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Harley Cokeliss
    • Writers
      • John Carpenter(screenplay by)
      • Desmond Nakano(screenplay by)
      • William Gray(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • Tommy Lee Jones
      • Linda Hamilton
      • Robert Vaughn
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Harley Cokeliss
    • Writers
      • John Carpenter(screenplay by)
      • Desmond Nakano(screenplay by)
      • William Gray(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • Tommy Lee Jones
      • Linda Hamilton
      • Robert Vaughn
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 48User reviews
    • 61Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Trailer [EN]
    Trailer 1:30
    Trailer [EN]

    Photos58

    Linda Hamilton at an event for Black Moon Rising (1986)
    Jason Bateman at an event for Black Moon Rising (1986)
    Linda Hamilton and Tommy Lee Jones in Black Moon Rising (1986)
    Tommy Lee Jones in Black Moon Rising (1986)
    Linda Hamilton and Tommy Lee Jones in Black Moon Rising (1986)
    Linda Hamilton, Tommy Lee Jones, and Robert Vaughn in Black Moon Rising (1986)
    Linda Hamilton in Black Moon Rising (1986)
    Linda Hamilton and Tommy Lee Jones in Black Moon Rising (1986)
    Linda Hamilton and Tommy Lee Jones in Black Moon Rising (1986)
    Robert Vaughn in Black Moon Rising (1986)
    Black Moon Rising (1986)
    Tommy Lee Jones in Black Moon Rising (1986)

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    Tommy Lee Jones
    Tommy Lee Jones
    • Quint
    Linda Hamilton
    Linda Hamilton
    • Nina
    Robert Vaughn
    Robert Vaughn
    • Ryland
    Richard Jaeckel
    Richard Jaeckel
    • Earl Windom
    Lee Ving
    Lee Ving
    • Ringer
    Bubba Smith
    Bubba Smith
    • Johnson
    Dan Shor
    Dan Shor
    • Billy Lyons
    William Sanderson
    William Sanderson
    • Tyke Thayden
    Keenan Wynn
    Keenan Wynn
    • Iron John
    Nick Cassavetes
    Nick Cassavetes
    • Luis
    Richard Angarola
    Richard Angarola
    • Dr. Melato
    Don Keith Opper
    Don Keith Opper
    • Frenchie
    • (as Don Opper)
    William Marquez
    • Reynoso
    David Pressman
    David Pressman
    • Kid at Grocery Store
    Stanley DeSantis
    Stanley DeSantis
    • The Mover
    Edward Parone
    • Mr. Emilio
    Al White
    Al White
    • Maintenance Man
    Bill Moody
    • Windbreaker Man
    • Director
      • Harley Cokeliss
    • Writers
      • John Carpenter(screenplay by) (story by)
      • Desmond Nakano(screenplay by)
      • William Gray(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Linda Hamilton despised working with Tommy Lee Jones. Jones had been struggling with alcoholism at the time.
    • Goofs
      During scenes filmed from the backseat of Quint's Dodge Daytona, you can see an indicator light on the dash revealing that the hatch is open. Perhaps this is to make room for the rig, camera or crew.
    • Quotes

      Marvin Ringer: Mr. Quint and I go back a ways. We used to be, what, in competition?

      Quint: I never considered you competition, Marvin.

      Marvin Ringer: Aw, that's not nice Quint. We had our moments.

      Quint: You must have had yours in private.

    • Alternate versions
      The director's cut is 15 minutes longer.
    • Connections
      Featured in In Search of Tomorrow (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Sleeping With The Enemy
      Written by Chari Brandon and Jack Littlejohn
      Performed by Chari Brandon

    User reviews48

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Dodge Daytona Turbo!
    Great film that takes me back to the '80s in a good way.

    I agree with the positive reviews already posted and fondly remember "Black Moon Rising" projected on the giant screen at the Virgina Theater in Champaign, IL. The car chase scenes are tremendous and they don't trash the Dodge Daytona Turbo. I was driving the same car at the time and it has always been my favorite vehicle.

    Considering the participation of John Carpenter and Roger Corman it really is a "good little film" as everyone seem to call it. New World released several of these small gems in the '80s. "The Philadelphia Experiment" and "Eddie and the Cruisers" come to mind. Small budgets, great stories and terrific acting in films that actually improve with age.

    Any film with Tommy Lee Jones is worth a look and Linda Hamilton is always a looker. Check it out.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Black Moon
    • Filming locations
      • Corner of Ave E and 90 St. East, Lancaster, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • New World Pictures
      • Sequoia Productions (II)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,637,565
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,775,388
      • Jan 12, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,637,565
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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