description Bringing Out the Dead Overview
Bringing Out the Dead chronicles the experiences of a New York City paramedic (Nicolas Cage) over forty-eight hours. The film follows his work with deceased patients and explores themes of grief, guilt, and responsibility within the city’s emergency medical system. It features a cast including Patricia Arquette, John Goodman, and Ving Rhames.
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info Bringing Out the Dead Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1999 |
help Bringing Out the Dead FAQ
Who directed the 1999 movie Bringing Out the Dead?
Bringing Out the Dead was directed by legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese. The film adapts Joe Connelly's novel of the same name, portraying the grueling life of a paramedic.
Who plays the lead paramedic in Bringing Out the Dead?
Nicolas Cage stars as Frank Pierce, a burned-out New York City paramedic descending into madness. He is supported by a cast that includes John Goodman, Ving Rhames, and Tom Sizemore.
What is the basic plot of Bringing Out the Dead?
The film chronicles forty-eight hours in the life of a haunted NYC paramedic who is overwhelmed by grief and guilt. He continually encounters the ghosts of deceased patients he failed to save while working the graveyard shift.
Did Bringing Out the Dead perform well at the box office?
The movie was considered a box office disappointment, grossing roughly $16 million domestically in the US against a reported budget of over $30 million. However, it has since gained a cult following for its intense, surreal depiction of emergency medical work.
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