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Bringing Out the Dead

1999 · 121 min · Director: Martin Scorsese

Bringing Out the Dead (1999) is a drama film, directed by Martin Scorsese. It stars Nicolas Cage and Patricia Arquette. It confronts the darkness of addiction with honesty. The 121-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

What Bringing Out the Dead Is About

Martin Scorsese's 1999 film follows a paramedic working night shifts in New York. He is sleepless and worn out. He begins seeing a patient he could not save in the street. The film gives three nights in a row; the narrative builds the work of rescue as a kind of punishment. It is adapted from a novel. Nicolas Cage leads. Paul Schrader wrote the screenplay. Who it's for: those who like dark, exhausting city films. Who it's not for: viewers troubled by blood, death and drug use; the film shows them constantly.

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What is Bringing Out the Dead about?

Martin Scorsese's 1999 film follows a paramedic working night shifts in New York. He is sleepless and worn out.

Where can I watch Bringing Out the Dead?

Bringing Out the Dead is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Bringing Out the Dead?

Bringing Out the Dead runs for 121 minutes (2h 1m).

When did Bringing Out the Dead come out?

Bringing Out the Dead was released in 1999.

Who directed Bringing Out the Dead?

Bringing Out the Dead was directed by Martin Scorsese.

Who stars in Bringing Out the Dead?

Bringing Out the Dead stars Nicolas Cage, Patricia Arquette, John Goodman, Ving Rhames.

What is Bringing Out the Dead's rating?

Bringing Out the Dead holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.

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