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About the Film

Year

1999

Rating

R

Genre

Drama

Running Time

121 MIN

Synopsis

From acclaimed director Martin Scorsese (Casino, Taxi Driver) comes one of his most compelling and unforgettable movies. Nicolas Cage stars as Frank Pierce, a paramedic on the brink of madness from too many years of saving and losing lives. One fateful night, Frank meets Mary Burke (Patricia Arquette), the daughter of a man Frank tried to save. Together, Frank and Mary confront the ghosts of the past, and discover that redemption can be found amon the living. Co-starring John Goodman, Ving Rhames, and Tom Sizemore.

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Where to Watch

Digital

About the Cast

Nicolas Cage

Frank Pierce

Ving Rhames

Marcus

Patricia Arquette

Mary Burke

Tom Sizemore

Tom Wolls

John Goodman

Larry

Marc Anthony

Noel

Mary Beth Hurt

Nurse Constance

Aida Turturro

Nurse Crupp

Cliff Curtis

Cy Coates

Nestor Serrano

Dr. Hazmat

About the Crew

Director

Martin Scorsese

Producer

Scott Rudin

Producer

Barbara De Fina

Writer

Joseph Connolly

Writer

Paul Schrader

Based on Novel By

Joe Connelly

Music Scoring

Elmer Bernstein