Dead Man Down Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Revenge is coming.

Last modified: Apr. 12, 2013

Dead Man Down

Release Date: Friday, March 8, 2013 Theaters

Colin Farrell and Noomi Rapace star as two strangers whose mutual desire for revenge draws them together and triggers an escalating chain of violence.

Director: Niels Arden Oplev

Starring: Colin Farrell • Noomi Rapace • Terrence Howard • Dominic Cooper • Isabelle Huppert

R Action 1 hr, 58 m

3.94 / 5.0

46% WILL SEE 54% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Victor, a right hand man to an underground crime lord in New York City is seduced and blackmailed by Beatrice, a crime victim seeking retribution. Their intense chemistry leads them spiraling into payback delivered in violent catharsis.

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Who stars in Dead Man Down – Cast List

Colin Farrell
... Victor

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, The Gentlemen
Noomi Rapace
... Beatrice

Prometheus, What Happened to Monday?
Terrence Howard
... Alphonse

Prisoners, Lee Daniels' The Butler
Dominic Cooper
The Last Frontier (series), Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!
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Isabelle Huppert
... Valentine Louzon

Elle, Frankie

Who is making Dead Man Down – Crew List

A look at Dead Man Down behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Niels Arden Oplev last helmed Held For Ransom and Flatliners.

Director: Niels Arden Oplev
Screenwriter: J.H. Wyman
Producers: Neal H. Moritz
J.H. Wyman

Studios: FilmDistrict
Production Company: IM Global
Original Film
WWE Studios

Production – What we know about the Dead Man Down

Key Facts

The film marks the American theatrical debut of director Niels Arden Oplev (the original The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2012

Completed

Changed Dead Man Down movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Scheduled to start shooting in early 2012.

Dec 2004

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for violence, language throughout and a scene of sexuality
Runtime: 1 hr, 58 m
Tagline: Revenge is coming.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Dead Man Down Trailers and Clips

Dead Man Down

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Dead Man Down Release Date: When was the film released?

Dead Man Down was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, March 8 , 2013. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including Emperor, Oz: The Great and Powerful and The Girl.