Into the Abyss(2011)
A gaze into the abyss of the human soul.
Into the Abyss Synopsis
We do not know when and how we will die. Death Row inmates do. Werner Herzog embarks on a dialogue with Death Row inmates, asks questions about life and death and looks deep into these individuals, their stories, their crimes.
Into the Abyss (2011) is a documentary and crime film directed by Werner Herzog, released on November 11, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Werner Herzog, Jason Burkett, Richard Lopez and Damon Hall. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 287 ratings.
- Director:
- Werner Herzog
- Writers:
- Werner Herzog
- Producers:
- Werner Herzog, Erik Nelson
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Zeitlinger
- Composer:
- Mark degli Antoni
- Production:
- Creative Differences, Skellig Rock, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, Investigation Discovery, Revolver Entertainment, Spring Films
- Revenue:
- $393,714
- Status:
- Released
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Into the Abyss Cast & Crew
Main cast
Werner Herzog
as Narrator (voice)
- Jason Burkett
Jason Burkett
as Self - Convicted Murderer
- Richard Lopez
Richard Lopez
as Self - Death House Chaplin (as The Reverend Richard Lopez)
- Damon Hall
Damon Hall
as Self - Montgomery County Sheriff's Department
- Lisa Stolter-Balloun
Lisa Stolter-Balloun
as Self - Daughter and Sister to Victims
- Charles Richardson
Charles Richardson
as Self - Older Brother of Jeremy
- Jared Talbert
Jared Talbert
as Self - Citizen of Conroe Texas
- Amanda West
Amanda West
as Self - Former Bartender
- Delbert Burkett
Delbert Burkett
as Self - Jason Burkett's Father
- Melyssa Burkett
Melyssa Burkett
as Self - Jason Burkett's Wife
- Fred Allen
Fred Allen
as Self - Former Captain pf Death House Team
- Michael Perry
Michael Perry
as Self - Death Row Inmate (as Michael James Perry)
Key crew
Directed by Werner Herzog, written by Werner Herzog, produced by Werner Herzog and Erik Nelson.
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Into the Abyss Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 287 ratings.
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Into the Abyss – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Into the Abyss online?
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Into the Abyss (2011) is available to stream on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Into the Abyss?
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The main cast of Into the Abyss (2011) includes Werner Herzog, Jason Burkett, Richard Lopez, Damon Hall and Lisa Stolter-Balloun. The film was directed by Werner Herzog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Into the Abyss released?
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Into the Abyss was released on November 11, 2011 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Into the Abyss worth watching?
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Into the Abyss (2011) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 287 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Into the Abyss?
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