description Cliffhanger Overview
The 1993 action thriller follows a mountain climber, played by Sylvester Stallone, who investigates a theft involving a U.S. Treasury aircraft over the Rocky Mountains. John Lithgow and Michael Rooker co-star in this initial entry of the Cliffhanger film series, directed by Renny Harlin. It marked the final film utilizing the TriStar Pictures logo from that period.
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info Cliffhanger Specifications
| Country | Italy |
| Year | 1993 |
help Cliffhanger FAQ
Why are the criminals searching the mountains in Cliffhanger?
Three cases containing $100 million in uncirculated U.S. currency fall into the Rocky Mountains after a midair heist fails. Eric Qualen, played by John Lithgow, forces climbers Gabe Walker and Hal Tucker to help locate the tracking beacons.
What happened to Sarah at the beginning of Cliffhanger?
Sarah falls when the buckle on her harness fails during a rescue crossing. Gabe, played by Sylvester Stallone, cannot keep hold of her, and the death creates the guilt and conflict between Gabe and Hal that shape the rest of the film.
Were the mountain scenes in Cliffhanger filmed in Colorado?
Although the story is set in the Colorado Rockies, much of the climbing photography was filmed in Italy's Dolomites. The dramatic limestone peaks around Cortina d'Ampezzo stand in for the American setting.
Who directed Cliffhanger, and how does it differ from First Blood?
Renny Harlin directed Cliffhanger, which was released in 1993 as a large-scale mountain action thriller. First Blood also stars Stallone in rugged wilderness, but it follows Vietnam veteran John Rambo and was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
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