Film
Dead Presidents
1995· R· 1h 59m· Action· Crime· Drama
“The only color that counts is green.”
Dead Presidents (1995) charts the descent of a Vietnam veteran into a world of crime upon his return to civilian life. Seeking the financial stability symbolized by "dead presidents" — unmarked bills — he orchestrates a daring armored car heist with his fellow veterans. The film's gritty realism and tense atmosphere capture the disillusionment and camaraderie among veterans navigating a post-war society indifferent to their sacrifices.
1995-09-29
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Key Crew
DirectorAlbert Hughes
WriterAlbert Hughes
ScreenplayMichael Henry Brown
ProducerAlbert Hughes
Director of PhotographyLisa Rinzler
Original Music ComposerDanny Elfman
EditorDan Lebental
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Details
Released1995-09-29
Runtime1h 59m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosCaravan Pictures · Underworld Pictures · Hollywood Pictures
Budget$10M
Box office$24M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.7/10 · 332 votes
Original languageen
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