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Darkman

"They destroyed everything he had, everything he was. Now, crime has a new enemy and justice has a new face."

August 24, 1990 1h 35m 6.4/10 (1,463 votes)

Originally released in 1990. Darkman is a action/science fiction film. directed by Sam Raimi.

Starring Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, and Colin Friels

Synopsis

Dr. Peyton Westlake is on the verge of realizing a major breakthrough in synthetic skin when his laboratory is destroyed by gangsters. Having been burned beyond recognition and forever altered by an experimental medical procedure, Westlake becomes known as Darkman, assuming alternate identities in his quest for revenge and a new life with a former love.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 24, 1990 35 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (1,463 votes)
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Budget $16M Production budget
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Box Office $48.9M 3.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$16,000,000
Revenue
$48,900,000

Production Companies

  • Universal Pictures
  • Renaissance Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darkman about?

Dr. Peyton Westlake is on the verge of realizing a major breakthrough in synthetic skin when his laboratory is destroyed by gangsters. Having been burned beyond recognition and forever altered by a...

Who directed Darkman?

Darkman was directed by Sam Raimi.

How long is Darkman?

Darkman has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was Darkman released?

Darkman was released on August 24, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Darkman?

The main cast of Darkman includes Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, Colin Friels, Larry Drake, Nelson Mashita.

Is Darkman worth watching?

Darkman has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 1,463 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.