The Blackout(1997)
The darkest secrets are the ones we hide from ourselves
The Blackout Synopsis
A debauched Hollywood movie actor tries to piece together one wild night in Miami years earlier which remains a drug-induced blur, and soon finds out that some questions about his past are best left unanswered.
The Blackout (1997) is a drama and mystery film directed by Abel Ferrara, released on June 11, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Matthew Modine, Claudia Schiffer, Dennis Hopper and Béatrice Dalle. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
- Director:
- Abel Ferrara
- Writers:
- Marla Hanson, Abel Ferrara, Christ Zois
- Producers:
- Clayton Townsend, Edward R. Pressman
- Cinematographer:
- Ken Kelsch
- Composer:
- Joe Delia
- Production:
- MDP Worldwide, Cipa, Les Films Number One, Pressman Film, Backlash Films
- Status:
- Released
The Blackout (1997) Trailer
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The Blackout Cast & Crew
Main cast
Matthew Modine
as Matty
Claudia Schiffer
as Susan
Dennis Hopper
as Mickey
Béatrice Dalle
as Annie
Sarah Lassez
as Annie 2
Steven Bauer
as Mickey's Studio Actor
- Nancy Ferrara
Nancy Ferrara
as Mickey's Studio Actress
Andrew Fiscella
as Mickey's Studio Actor
- Vincent Lamberti
Vincent Lamberti
as Mickey's Studio Actor
Victoria Duffy
as Script Girl
- Nicholas De Cegli
Nicholas De Cegli
as Miami Drug Dealer
Daphnée Duplaix Samuel
as Fly Girl
Key crew
Directed by Abel Ferrara, written by Marla Hanson, Abel Ferrara and Christ Zois, produced by Clayton Townsend and Edward R. Pressman.
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The Blackout Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 65 ratings.
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The Blackout – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Blackout online?
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The Blackout (1997) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Blackout?
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The main cast of The Blackout (1997) includes Matthew Modine, Claudia Schiffer, Dennis Hopper, Béatrice Dalle and Sarah Lassez. The film was directed by Abel Ferrara. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Blackout released?
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The Blackout was released on June 11, 1997 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Blackout worth watching?
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The Blackout (1997) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 65 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Blackout?
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Yes. The official The Blackout trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.