15 Minutes
"America likes to watch."
Originally released in 2001. 15 Minutes is a action/crime film. directed by John Herzfeld. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Robert De Niro, Edward Burns, and Kelsey Grammer
Synopsis
When Eastern European criminals Oleg and Emil come to New York City to pick up their share of a heist score, Oleg steals a video camera and starts filming their activities, both legal and illegal. When they learn how the American media circus can make a remorseless killer look like the victim and make them rich, they target media-savvy NYPD Homicide Detective Eddie Flemming and media-naive FDNY Fire Marshal Jordy Warsaw, the cops investigating their murder and torching of their former criminal partner, filming everything to sell to the local tabloid TV show "Top Story."
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (779 votes)
Budget
$60M
Production budget
Box Office
$56.4M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Robert De Niro
as Eddie Flemming
Edward Burns
as Jordy Warsaw
Kelsey Grammer
as Robert Hawkins
Avery Brooks
as Leon Jackson
Melina Kanakaredes
as Nicolette Karas
Karel Roden
as Emil Slovak
Oleg Taktarov
as Oleg Razgul
Vera Farmiga
as Daphne Handlova
John DiResta
as Bobby Korfin
James Handy
as Captain Duffy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $60,000,000
- Revenue
- $56,359,980
Production Companies
- Industry Entertainment Partners
- Tribeca Productions
- New Redemption Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 15 Minutes about?
When Eastern European criminals Oleg and Emil come to New York City to pick up their share of a heist score, Oleg steals a video camera and starts filming their activities, both legal and illegal. ...
Who directed 15 Minutes?
15 Minutes was directed by John Herzfeld.
How long is 15 Minutes?
15 Minutes has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was 15 Minutes released?
15 Minutes was released on March 1, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 15 Minutes?
The main cast of 15 Minutes includes Robert De Niro, Edward Burns, Kelsey Grammer, Avery Brooks, Melina Kanakaredes.
Is 15 Minutes worth watching?
15 Minutes has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 779 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.