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The Bone Collector

  • 19991999
  • RR
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
167K
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POPULARITY
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Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie in The Bone Collector (1999)
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A quadriplegic ex-homicide detective and his partner try to track down a serial killer who is terrorizing New York City.A quadriplegic ex-homicide detective and his partner try to track down a serial killer who is terrorizing New York City.A quadriplegic ex-homicide detective and his partner try to track down a serial killer who is terrorizing New York City.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
167K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,255
1,088
  • Director
    • Phillip Noyce
  • Writers
    • Jeffery Deaver(book)
    • Jeremy Iacone(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Denzel Washington
    • Angelina Jolie
    • Queen Latifah
Top credits
  • Director
    • Phillip Noyce
  • Writers
    • Jeffery Deaver(book)
    • Jeremy Iacone(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Denzel Washington
    • Angelina Jolie
    • Queen Latifah
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 465User reviews
    • 77Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    The Bone Collector
    Trailer 2:17
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    Angelina Jolie and Queen Latifah in The Bone Collector (1999)
    Angelina Jolie, Michael McGlone, and Ed O'Neill in The Bone Collector (1999)
    Angelina Jolie in The Bone Collector (1999)
    Denzel Washington and Queen Latifah in The Bone Collector (1999)
    Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie in The Bone Collector (1999)
    Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie at an event for The Bone Collector (1999)
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    Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie in The Bone Collector (1999)
    Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie in The Bone Collector (1999)
    Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie in The Bone Collector (1999)
    Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie in The Bone Collector (1999)
    Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie in The Bone Collector (1999)

    Top cast

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    Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington
    • Lincoln Rhymeas Lincoln Rhyme
    Angelina Jolie
    Angelina Jolie
    • Amelia Donaghyas Amelia Donaghy
    Queen Latifah
    Queen Latifah
    • Thelmaas Thelma
    Michael Rooker
    Michael Rooker
    • Captain Howard Cheneyas Captain Howard Cheney
    Michael McGlone
    Michael McGlone
    • Detective Kenny Solomonas Detective Kenny Solomon
    • (as Mike McGlone)
    Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán
    • Eddie Ortizas Eddie Ortiz
    • (as Luis Guzman)
    Leland Orser
    Leland Orser
    • Richard Thompsonas Richard Thompson
    John Benjamin Hickey
    John Benjamin Hickey
    • Dr. Barry Lehmanas Dr. Barry Lehman
    Bobby Cannavale
    Bobby Cannavale
    • Amelia's Boyfriendas Amelia's Boyfriend
    Ed O'Neill
    Ed O'Neill
    • Detective Paulie Sellittoas Detective Paulie Sellitto
    Richard Zeman
    Richard Zeman
    • Lt. Carl Hansonas Lt. Carl Hanson
    Olivia Birkelund
    • Lindsay Rubinas Lindsay Rubin
    Gary Swanson
    Gary Swanson
    • Alan Rubinas Alan Rubin
    James Bulleit
    • Train Engineeras Train Engineer
    • (as Jim Bulleit)
    Frank Fontaine
    Frank Fontaine
    • Grandfatheras Grandfather
    Zena Grey
    Zena Grey
    • Granddaughteras Granddaughter
    Daniel Brochu
    Daniel Brochu
    • N.Y.U. Studentas N.Y.U. Student
    • (as Daniel C. Brochu)
    Desmond Campbell
    Desmond Campbell
    • Taxi Inspectoras Taxi Inspector
    • Director
      • Phillip Noyce
    • Writers
      • Jeffery Deaver(book)
      • Jeremy Iacone(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Quadriplegic ex-cop Lincoln Rhyme was looking forward to his assisted suicide when he got the news: some sicko was abducting people in a taxi and leaving them to die in particularly sadistic ways. With time counting down between each abduction and possible death, Rhyme recruits rather-unwilling Amelia Donaghy, haunted by her cop father's suicide and thinking she's next, into working the crime scenes to track down the killer. —Jeff Cross <blackjac_1998@yahoo.com>
    • quadriplegic
    • new york city
    • forensic evidence
    • based on novel
    • serial killer
    • 227 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The Bone Collector New York City
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong violent content including grisly images, and for language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Phillip Noyce is not a big fan of his work on this film. In the wake of Se7en (1995), every studio wanted a copycat serial killer film on their books. He felt that he was just part of the assembly line by signing on to this film, knowing full well that he would never be able to match David Fincher's achievement.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 35 mins) Amelia spends several minutes in the waters of New York Harbor, then heads for the subway station in perfectly dry clothes.
    • Quotes

      Rhyme: There are five basic contaminants in a crime scene. I'll skip to the worse one. Other cops.

    • Crazy credits
      In the international prints, the Columbia Pictures closing print logo is not shown at the end.
    • Alternate versions
      An alternative ending was shot where Thelma survives and can be seen at the Christmas party. This was not used because it was deemed too unbelievable.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Bone Collector/Last Night/Liberty Heights/The Bachelor/American Movie/The Legend of 1900 (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Juicy
      Written by George Acogny, Kamil Rustam

      Performed by Gaïnde

    User reviews465

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    The Bone Collector is a dark gritty crime thriller that is rather underrated.
    An extremely overlooked film in my opinion. Yes, Se7en and Silence of the Lambs absolutely annihilate this, but for a 90's detective case it's rather compelling. This is what happens when you cast two great leads, a decent film is produced. Much like any other serial killer story, our main characters must find out who the homicidal maniac is before they kill again. The difference is, the forensic expert is paralysed and so he trains an unwilling rookie to solve the case. Murder case aside, it's all about passing on knowledge and skills to another peer in order to complete a task. Rhyme is unable to do anything, so he envisages his own image within Amelia. Turning her from a rookie cop to the perfect forensic investigator. Highlighting the importance of communication and trust. Fortunately Washington and Jolie have decent on screen chemistry. Both their talents put together to create an explosion of raw acting. Jolie plays a tough yet vulnerable officer, Washington juxtaposes this with an experienced performance. The two amalgamate to create the perfect crime solving entity. The crime scenes themselves were visceral and not easy watches, particularly being scolded to death by oncoming steam. I loved the gritty realism that is sustained throughout. It evokes a sense of mystery, we are attempting to solve the case with the characters. Supporting cast were good, nothing outstanding. Although I wanted more Queen Latifah! The killer's reveal was a letdown unfortunately. The final twenty minutes were rushed to what was an intelligently paced thriller. And thank God we don't have those horrible slow motion frames that were all so apparent in the 90s...just hideously generic. The Bone Collector is a damn good watch, and for any Washington or Jolie fans you are in for a great time.
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    • Feb 27, 2018

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 5, 1999 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Netflix
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El coleccionista de huesos
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $73,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $66,518,655
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $16,712,020
      • Nov 7, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $151,493,655
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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