Cliffhanger(1993)
“Hang on.”
Overview
A year after losing his friend in a tragic 4,000-foot fall, former ranger Gabe Walker and his partner, Hal, are called to return to the same peak to rescue a group of stranded climbers, only to learn the climbers are actually thieving hijackers who are looking for boxes full of money.
Director
Renny Harlin
Studio
Carolco Pictures
Budget
$70M
Revenue
$255M
Cast
Sylvester Stallone
as Gabe Walker
John Lithgow
as Qualen
Michael Rooker
as Hal Tucker
Janine Turner
as Jessie Deighan
Rex Linn
as Travers
Caroline Goodall
as Kristel
Leon
as Kynette
Craig Fairbrass
as Delmar
Gregory Scott Cummins
as Ryan
Denis Forest
as Heldon
Michelle Joyner
as Sarah
Max Perlich
as Evan
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$70M
Box Office
$255M
Production Companies
Carolco Pictures • Le Studio Canal+ • Pioneer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cliffhanger?▼
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What is Cliffhanger about?▼
A year after losing his friend in a tragic 4,000-foot fall, former ranger Gabe Walker and his partner, Hal, are called to return to the same peak to rescue a group of stranded climbers, only to learn the climbers are actually thieving hijackers who are looking for boxes full of money.
Who directed Cliffhanger?▼
Cliffhanger was directed by Renny Harlin and released in 1993. It is a action, adventure, thriller film.
How long is Cliffhanger?▼
Cliffhanger has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in Cliffhanger?▼
The cast of Cliffhanger includes Sylvester Stallone as Gabe Walker, John Lithgow as Qualen, Michael Rooker as Hal Tucker, Janine Turner as Jessie Deighan, Rex Linn as Travers and more.
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