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Romeo Is Bleeding

  • 1993
  • R
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
17K
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Gary Oldman, Juliette Lewis, Lena Olin, and Annabella Sciorra in Romeo Is Bleeding (1993)
Theatrical Trailer from Gramercy Pictures
Play trailer0:31
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Dark ComedyCrimeDramaRomance

A corrupt New York policeman falls under the spell of a seductive and ruthless member of a Moscow crime family.A corrupt New York policeman falls under the spell of a seductive and ruthless member of a Moscow crime family.A corrupt New York policeman falls under the spell of a seductive and ruthless member of a Moscow crime family.

  • Director
    • Peter Medak
  • Writer
    • Hilary Henkin
  • Stars
    • Gary Oldman
    • Lena Olin
    • Wallace Wood
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    17K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Medak
    • Writer
      • Hilary Henkin
    • Stars
      • Gary Oldman
      • Lena Olin
      • Wallace Wood
    • 116User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Trailer 0:31
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    Top Cast31

    Gary Oldman
    Gary Oldman
    • Jack Grimaldi
    Lena Olin
    Lena Olin
    • Mona Demarkov
    Wallace Wood
    • Waiter
    Juliette Lewis
    Juliette Lewis
    • Sheri
    David Proval
    David Proval
    • Scully
    Will Patton
    Will Patton
    • Martie
    Gene Canfield
    Gene Canfield
    • John
    Larry Joshua
    Larry Joshua
    • Joey
    Michael Wincott
    Michael Wincott
    • Sal
    William Duff-Griffin
    • Paddy
    James Cromwell
    James Cromwell
    • Cage
    Paul Butler
    • Skouras
    Annabella Sciorra
    Annabella Sciorra
    • Natalie Grimaldi
    Tony Sirico
    Tony Sirico
    • Malacci
    Victoria Bastel
    Victoria Bastel
    • Girl #1
    Katrina Rae
    • Girl #2
    Joe Paparone
    • Ginny
    Owen Hollander
    • Stan
    • Director
      • Peter Medak
    • Writer
      • Hilary Henkin
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The film's title is taken from a Tom Waits song. In the end credits he receives "special thanks" for its use.
    • Goofs
      A lot is made in the film of the dates May 1 and December 1 being on a cycle of every six months, but the dates are not evenly spaced. December is seven months after May, leaving only five months until the next May 1.
    • Quotes
      • Jack Grimaldi: People think that Hell is fire and brimstone and the Devil poking you in the butt with a pitchfork, but it's not. Hell is when you should have walked away, but you didn't.
    • Crazy credits
      Michael Kuhn is credited as 'Big Cheese,' the same credit he's received on at least 11 other films, including Kalifornia (1993), Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), and Home for the Holidays (1995).
    • Alternate versions
      The Australian Region 4 disc, released by Magna Pacific/Becker Entertainment, is the censored TV version. All swearing has been removed as well as close-up shots of bullet hits and nudity.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: My Father the Hero/Ace Ventura: Pet Detective/Romeo Is Bleeding/Gunmen/Tombstone (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      I Know Better Now
      Written and Performed by A.J. Croce
      Published by Croce Publishing (Administered by Lefrak-Moelis Music)
      Courtesy of Private Music

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    FAQ7

    • What is the significance of the title?
    • What is the significance of Jack's dream?
    • Is the story Falcone tells Jack about Robert Lowe and Louis Lepke accurate?

    Details

    • Release date
      • February 4, 1994 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ромео спливає кров'ю
    • Filming locations
      • Myrtle Avenue & Bleecker Street, Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Polygram Filmed Entertainment
      • Working Title Films
      • Hilary Henkin
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $11,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,275,585
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,225,737
      • Feb 6, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,275,585
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 50m(110 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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