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Split Second

  • 19921992
  • 1818
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
14K
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Rutger Hauer in Split Second (1992)
ActionCrimeHorror
In a flooded future London, Detective Harley Stone hunts a serial killer who murdered his partner, and has haunted him ever since. He soon discovers what he is hunting might not be human.In a flooded future London, Detective Harley Stone hunts a serial killer who murdered his partner, and has haunted him ever since. He soon discovers what he is hunting might not be human.In a flooded future London, Detective Harley Stone hunts a serial killer who murdered his partner, and has haunted him ever since. He soon discovers what he is hunting might not be human.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
14K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Tony Maylam
  • Writer
    • Gary Scott Thompson
  • Stars
    • Rutger Hauer
    • Kim Cattrall
    • Alastair Duncan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tony Maylam
  • Writer
    • Gary Scott Thompson
  • Stars
    • Rutger Hauer
    • Kim Cattrall
    • Alastair Duncan
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    • 123User reviews
    • 77Critic reviews
    • 26Metascore
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    Rutger Hauer and Alastair Duncan in Split Second (1992)
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    Kim Cattrall, Rutger Hauer, and Alastair Duncan in Split Second (1992)
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    Rutger Hauer and Alastair Duncan in Split Second (1992)
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    Split Second (1992)
    Rutger Hauer and Alastair Duncan in Split Second (1992)

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    Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer
    • Harley Stoneas Harley Stone
    Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall
    • Michelle McLaineas Michelle McLaine
    Alastair Duncan
    Alastair Duncan
    • Det. Dick Durkinas Det. Dick Durkin
    Michael J. Pollard
    Michael J. Pollard
    • The Rat Catcheras The Rat Catcher
    Alun Armstrong
    Alun Armstrong
    • Thrasheras Thrasher
    Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite
    • Paulsenas Paulsen
    Ian Dury
    Ian Dury
    • Jay Jayas Jay Jay
    Roberta Eaton
    • Robinas Robin
    Tony Steedman
    Tony Steedman
    • Pat O'Donnellas Pat O'Donnell
    Steven Hartley
    Steven Hartley
    • Foster McLaineas Foster McLaine
    Sara Stockbridge
    Sara Stockbridge
    • Tiffanyas Tiffany
    • (as Sarah Stockbridge)
    Colin Skeaping
    • Drunkas Drunk
    Ken Bones
    Ken Bones
    • Forensic Expertas Forensic Expert
    Dave Duffy
    • Nick 'The Barman'as Nick 'The Barman'
    Stewart Harvey-Wilson
    • The Killeras The Killer
    Paul Grayson
    • The Killeras The Killer
    Chris Chappell
    • Rat Catcher's Assistantas Rat Catcher's Assistant
    • (as Chris Chappel)
    Charlotte Hick
    • Little Girlas Little Girl
    • Director
      • Tony Maylam
    • Writer
      • Gary Scott Thompson
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    The year is 2008. Global warming has melted much of the polar ice caps, resulting in serious flooding around the world - including the city of London, which is now under several feet of water. In the ensuing chaos, a new killer has emerged. One that's unnatural, unrelenting and unstoppable. Maverick veteran policeman Harley Stone (Rutger Hauer) has a link with the killer - it murdered his partner, and he will do whatever it takes to bring down the killer. As a new rookie is assigned to him, Stone must find the killer, rescue his girlfriend, and fight off his own inner demons as he gets closer to his mysterious adversary. But when the killer is a vicious ten foot tall alien creature, even in the future, there aren't guns big enough to stop the creature's deadly reign. —HBO Home Video
    serial killerglobal warminglondon englandcreaturewater237 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • A cop is out of control. And a killer is on the loose, terrifying, devastating.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • 18
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the scene in Stone's apartment where they are discussing their names, Alastair Duncan is actually laughing. Because Rutger Hauer held it together so well, it was decided to keep it in the movie.
    • Goofs
      Although the movie is supposedly set in a flooded London, all the footage shot along the Thames, shows the water levels at a perfectly normal level. This is most evident when we see the Thames flood barrier, which is always shown open. (The barrier was built in the early 1980s to protect many London boroughs from rising sea levels)
    • Quotes

      Dick Durkin: We need to get bigger guns. BIG FUCKING GUNS!

    • Crazy credits
      The famous Moody Blues song "Nights in White Satin" is credited as "Knights in White Satin". "Knights in White Satin" is the title of the Giorgio Moroder remake.
    • Alternate versions
      The Japanese cut contains several additional scenes, mostly with Det. Dick Durkin's girlfriend Robin, who he mentions in the film, but she is never seen. Roberta Eaton, who plays her, is credited in all versions of the movie, but all of her scenes were cut from all but the Japanese version. This extended cut has been released on DVD in Germany, and the additional scenes on Blu-ray in the UK.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Cine-Masochist: SPLIT SECOND (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Nights in White Satin
      Performed by The Moody Blues

      Composer: Justin Hayward

      Licensed courtesy of The Decca Record Company

    User reviews123

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Fun movie
    Yes, it's another futuristic doom and gloom type story and yes, the story is a little thin but it's fun regardless. I don't know if they meant for it to be a comedy but it's hilarious. Keep an eye and ear out for the one liners that are randomly tossed around during the course of the movie. You can't help but feel for the poor police chief. They didn't give him much to work with but he plays his role great. The way pre "Sex and the City" Kim Cattrall's acting is pretty bad but for this movie, passable. If you are looking for mindless entertainment and don't mind profanity, this is your type of movie. There is mild nudity and a lot of ketchup (ie: fake blood) splashed about so you might want to keep the little ones away from this one.
    helpful•28
    14
    • megoobee
    • Mar 24, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 5, 1992 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Лічені секунди
    • Filming locations
      • Hartley Jam Factory, Tower Bridge Road, Southwark, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Challenge Film Corporation
      • Entertainment
      • Muse Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,430,822
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,250,000
      • May 3, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,430,822
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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