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Crank

  • 20062006
  • 18A18A
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
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Jason Statham in Crank (2006)
A man with an hour to live exacts revenge on his murderers in this trailer
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Professional assassin Chev Chelios learns his rival has injected him with a poison that will kill him if his heart rate drops.Professional assassin Chev Chelios learns his rival has injected him with a poison that will kill him if his heart rate drops.Professional assassin Chev Chelios learns his rival has injected him with a poison that will kill him if his heart rate drops.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
246K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,598
173
  • Directors
    • Mark Neveldine
    • Brian Taylor
  • Writers
    • Mark Neveldine
    • Brian Taylor
  • Stars
    • Jason Statham
    • Amy Smart
    • Carlos Sanz
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Mark Neveldine
    • Brian Taylor
  • Writers
    • Mark Neveldine
    • Brian Taylor
  • Stars
    • Jason Statham
    • Amy Smart
    • Carlos Sanz
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 499User reviews
    • 174Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Trailer 1:57
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    Jason Statham in Crank (2006)
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    Jason Statham
    Jason Statham
    • Chev Cheliosas Chev Chelios
    Amy Smart
    Amy Smart
    • Eveas Eve
    Carlos Sanz
    Carlos Sanz
    • Carlitoas Carlito
    Jose Pablo Cantillo
    Jose Pablo Cantillo
    • Veronaas Verona
    Efren Ramirez
    Efren Ramirez
    • Kayloas Kaylo
    Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam
    • Doc Milesas Doc Miles
    Reno Wilson
    Reno Wilson
    • Orlandoas Orlando
    Edi Gathegi
    Edi Gathegi
    • Haitian Cabbieas Haitian Cabbie
    Glenn Howerton
    Glenn Howerton
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Jay Xcala
    • Alexas Alex
    Keone Young
    Keone Young
    • Don Kimas Don Kim
    Valarie Rae Miller
    Valarie Rae Miller
    • Chocolateas Chocolate
    Yousuf Azami
    Yousuf Azami
    • Arab Cabbieas Arab Cabbie
    Laurent Schwaar
    Laurent Schwaar
    • Man in Garageas Man in Garage
    • (as Laurent Schwar)
    David Brown
    David Brown
    • Sin City Brotheras Sin City Brother
    Dorian Kingi
    Dorian Kingi
    • Convenience Store Clerkas Convenience Store Clerk
    Med Abrous
    • Verona Crew #1as Verona Crew #1
    Daniel Stevens
    Daniel Stevens
    • Verona Crew #2as Verona Crew #2
    • Directors
      • Mark Neveldine
      • Brian Taylor
    • Writers
      • Mark Neveldine
      • Brian Taylor
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Poisoned by the potent and deadly mix of synthetic drugs called "The Beijing Cocktail" for getting in the way of the Triads, the tough-as-nails British hitman living in Los Angeles, Chev Chelios, wakes up with a terrible headache. With less than an hour to live, Chev will have to use all the help he can get from his doctor, and use every trick in the book, to consistently keep his heart rate up so that the adrenaline in his bloodstream staves off the effects of the deadly toxin. Now, his heart is pounding faster than any other human being, and as Chelios darts across the city's streets in search of an antidote and the arrogant criminal, Ricky Verona, to exact his revenge, he finds himself compelled to pick fights with no-nonsense drug dealers, murderous assassins, and an army of thugs. But, can Chelios stay alive long enough to protect those he loves, and make it through the day? —Nick Riganas
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Poison in his veins. Vengeance in his heart.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • 18A
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jason Statham did all of his own fight and car stunts.
    • Goofs
      In the car chase at the end, the passenger window of the yellow car is shot out. In a shot later from a different angle, the window is intact.
    • Quotes

      Chev Chelios: I'm looking for something that starts with E.

      Pharmacist: England?

    • Crazy credits
      At the very end of the credits, we see "Crank" as if it was a retro video game. Chev shoots two henchmen, then he takes a needle containing drugs and goes into RAMPAGE mode and runs fast. He runs into another henchman who injects him with "The Bejing Cocktail", the camera zooms in on Chev's heart which explodes and blood splatters on the screen. And the words "Game Over" appears on the screen.
    • Alternate versions
      German FSK-16 version is cut for violence (97 seconds). Uncut version is rated "Not under 18".
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.105 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Bring Us Bullets
      Written by John Reis, Jason Crane, Paul O'Beirne, Peter Reichert, Mario Rubalcaba

      Performed by Rocket from the Crypt

      Courtesy of Vagrant Records LLC under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews499

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    Top review
    8/10
    Helluva ride!
    Crank's basic idea isn't really new. You have seen similar movies in the past (the chance is big that you have). Some might say that it's not a good movie. But it is definitely a guilty pleasure!

    The whole movie feels like you fast forward it. You don't have time to really think about. Besides the end that is, but more about that later. It's an good old fashioned action movie, that will excite (in more than one way). ;o) What I really like, is that the movie sets a tone and keeps it till the end.

    Jason Statham was an action star before Crank, but now everyone will notice him. Or at least they should. Amy Smart comes late in(to) the movie and she's more a sidekick, but it's OK, because it's a guy movie.

    And that brings me to two things that will/could leave a sour taste ... One is scene with Amy Smart and Jason Statham. I won't tell you about the scene, but I can assure you that most women won't like that scene ... They don't like it at all! The second is the ending. It falls short and it's a shame because the movie really would've deserved a better ending. At least that's what I'm thinking and I haven't anyone you disagree with that yet. ;o)

    If you can manage to keep your mind from thinking to much and are down for some "manly" action movie then go for it! It'll be worth your while!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 1, 2006 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Blog
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Crinqué
    • Filming locations
      • Reno, Nevada, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lakeshore Entertainment
      • Lions Gate Films
      • RadicalMedia
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $27,838,408
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,457,367
      • Sep 3, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $42,931,041
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS

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