The Shaft (2001)
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- R
- 1h 51min
- Action, Horror
- 11 May 2001 (USA)
- Movie
When the elevators in New York's 102-story Millennium Building start to malfunction, mechanic Mark Newman is sent to find the cause. After a series of gruesome and deadly "accidents" occur, Mark joins forces with spunky reporter Jennifer.
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Cast
| James Marshall | ... |
Mark Newman
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| Naomi Watts | ... |
Jennifer Evans
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| Eric Thal | ... |
Jeffrey
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| Michael Ironside | ... |
Gunter Steinberg
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| Edward Herrmann | ... |
Milligan
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| Dan Hedaya | ... |
Lt. McBain
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| Ron Perlman | ... |
Mitchell
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| Kathryn Meisle | ... |
Mildred
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| Martin McDougall | ... |
Security Guard Andy
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| John Cariani | ... |
Security Guard Gary
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| David Gwillim | ... |
Blind Man (Mr Faith)
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| Peter Banks | ... |
Maintenance Chief
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William Vanderpuye | ... |
Murphy
(as Will Vanderpuye)
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Wilke Durand | ... |
Kowalski's Wife
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| Todd Boyce | ... |
ESU Captain
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| William Roberts | ... |
Special Agent in Charge
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Greg Shore | ... |
Chip
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Hanneke Riemer | ... |
Nanny from Hell (Ilsa)
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Merel den Hengst | ... |
Girl with Doll (Mary Jane)
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| Cynthia Abma | ... |
Pregnant Woman #1
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| Margot Steinberg | ... |
Pregnant Woman #2
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Mylène d'Anjou | ... |
Pregnant Woman #3
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Elaine English | ... |
Pregnant Woman #4
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Miranda Bergen | ... |
Pregnant Woman #5
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Jennifer Bills | ... |
Pregnant Woman #6
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| Helene Maksoud | ... |
Mark's Girlfriend (Geena)
(as Helene Wilson)
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Angela Schijf | ... |
Hairdresser #1 (Tracy)
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| Daniëlla Mercelina | ... |
Hairdresser #2
(as Danièlla Mercelina)
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| Eric Meyers | ... |
Maintenance Man #1 (Tim)
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Winston Rodriguez | ... |
Maintenance Man #2
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| Stevie Ray Dallimore | ... |
Mean ESU Cop
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Marco Gerris | ... |
Skater #1
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| Cherif Zaouali | ... |
Skater #2
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Sam Lathem | ... |
Big Man
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| Michael J. Reynolds | ... |
President
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| Melissa Stark | ... |
Television Reporter (Tina Bradley)
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Klaartje De Schepper | ... |
Waitress (Peggy)
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Richard Messina | ... |
Chief Editor (Russell)
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Daniel Rabin | ... |
Security Guard #1 (Jake)
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Ruurt de Maesschalck | ... |
Security Guard #2 (Frankie)
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| David Kennedy | ... |
Security Guard #3 (Duane)
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René Retèl | ... |
Security Guard #4
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David Eeles | ... |
Security Guard #5
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| Carlos Antonio | ... |
Security Guard #6
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| Joep Sertons | ... |
Security Guard #7
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Charles Reed | ... |
Security Guard #8
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Walker Richards | ... |
Security Guard #9
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Joe Montana | ... |
Foreman
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Biellie Dee Luewis | ... |
Janet
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| Ike Barinholtz | ... |
Assistant Milligan (Niles Benson)
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Marisa Redanty | ... |
Policewoman (Lobby)
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Joe Weston | ... |
Journalist #1 (Jerry Seltzer)
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| Candy Buckley | ... |
Journalist #2 (Susan)
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| Jackie Hoffman | ... |
Journalist #3 (Marie-Anne Holland)
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Janke Dekker | ... |
Talkshow Host (Geena Park)
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Dawn Mastin | ... |
Unlucky Guest (Marcia)
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Ali Ben Horsting | ... |
Worker
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Dave Calderhead | ... |
Another Worker
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| Carly Wijs | ... |
Secretary (Milligan)
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Jacob Dijkstra | ... |
Man Who Pushed the Button
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Berry de Jong | ... |
Fat Man
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Willy van der Griendt | ... |
Woman #1 (Elevator)
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Sylvia Holstijn | ... |
Woman #2 (Elevator)
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Erin Tasmania | ... |
Woman #3 (Elevator)
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Bonnie Williams | ... |
Woman #4 (Elevator)
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Rutger Lagestee | ... |
Little Boy (Elevator)
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Margo Dames | ... |
Aerobics Instructor
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Dorien Folkers | ... |
Nurse #1 (Hospital)
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Natasja Loturco | ... |
Nurse #2 (Hospital)
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Mylène Duyvestein | ... |
White House Press Secretary
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| Brian Anthony Wilson | ... |
Policeman #1 (Barney)
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Martin Marquez | ... |
Policeman #2 (Hallway)
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Cliff Thorn | ... |
Policeman #3
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Roel Fooij | ... |
ESU Cop #1 (Lieutenant)
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Paul Groot | ... |
ESU Cop #2 (P.G.)
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| Michael Hunsaker | ... |
ESU Cop #3
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Michael Wilcox | ... |
ESU Cop #4
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| Josh Meyers | ... |
ESU Cop #5
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Chung Huen Lam | ... |
ESU Cop #6
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Bumper Carroll | ... |
ESU Cop #7 (Contact man)
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Melvyn de Kom | ... |
ESU Cop #8 (Main lobby)
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| Wills Robbins | ... |
ESU Cop #9 (Hallway NY)
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| Antonie Knoppers | ... |
Stud (Geena's Lover)
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Stephen Stephanou | ... |
ESU Cop #11 (86th floor)
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Inge Beekman | ... |
Astonished Passer-by
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Peer Mascini | ... |
Horny Salesman
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Sasha Woman | ... |
Hooker #1
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Bobbi Eden | ... |
Hooker #2
(as Priscilla Hendrikse)
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Sanne | ... |
Guide Dog
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Michael Philip Del Rio | ... |
ESU Cop (New York)
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| Frank Hopf | ... |
Police officer
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Richard Wareham | ... |
ESU Cop
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Thierry Audenaerde | ... |
Man in elevator #2 (uncredited)
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Martijn Been | ... |
Special Task Force (uncredited)
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| Kay Cannon | ... |
Woman in elevator #2 (uncredited)
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| Nicolas de Pruyssenaere | ... |
Man #2 (uncredited)
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Ian Elliott | ... |
Man in elevator #1 (uncredited)
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Ken Srisangkhan | ... |
Skater #3 (uncredited)
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| Serge-Henri Valcke | ... |
Doorman (uncredited)
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Diana Wiersma | ... |
Elevator Victim With Child (uncredited)
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| Sheila Wiersum | ... |
Woman in elevator #1 (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Dick Maas | ||
Written by
| Dick Maas | ... | () |
Produced by
| Laurens Geels | ... | executive producer / producer |
| William S. Gilmore | ... | executive producer |
| Dick Maas | ... | producer |
| Frank Thies | ... | executive producer |
| Heinz Thym | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Paul M. van Brugge | ||
Cinematography by
| Marc Felperlaan | ||
Editing by
| Bert Rijkelijkhuizen | ||
Editorial Department
| Niels Koopman | ... | first assistant editor |
| John Thorborg | ... | telecine colorist |
| Petro van Leeuwen | ... | color timer |
| Benjamin Vos | ... | assistant post-production supervisor |
Casting By
| Allison Cowitt | ||
| Mike Fenton | ||
| Natasja Loturco | ||
Production Design by
| John Graysmark | ||
Art Direction by
| Danielle Schilling | ||
Set Decoration by
| Arthur Appelman | ||
Costume Design by
| Linda Bogers | ||
Makeup Department
| Kate Biscoe | ... | key makeup artist: New York (as Kate Morgan Biscoe) |
| Mia de Jong | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Sjoerd Didden | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Maureen Koelmans | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Bianca Olijerhoek | ... | hair stylist |
| Claudia Reymond | ... | key makeup artist |
| Ronald Schinkelshoek | ... | assistant special effects makeup artist |
| Gianna Sparacino | ... | hair stylist: New York |
| Arjen Tuiten | ... | assistant special effects makeup artist |
| Karin Van Dijk | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Willem Jan van Egmond | ... | assistant special effects makeup artist |
| Joanne Woltz | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Ray Angelic | ... | production manager |
| Wiendelt Hooijer | ... | unit production manager |
| Robert Ortiz | ... | production supervisor: second unit |
| Hans van Helden | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Pieter Walther Boer | ... | first assistant director |
| Hessel Haak | ... | additional first assistant director |
| Sam Hoffman | ... | first assistant director: New York |
| Natasja Loturco | ... | assistant director |
| Michael Pitt | ... | second assistant director |
| Rosadel Varela | ... | dga trainee |
| Rick Waney | ... | second assistant director |
| Eric Yellin | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Peter Brand | ... | draughtsperson |
| Peter Childs | ... | chief draughtsman |
| Susanna de Groot | ... | assistant property master |
| Frank de Vries | ... | draughtsperson |
| Ellen de Weger | ... | art department office manager |
| Peter Eykelboom | ... | assistant property master |
| Elke Faro | ... | art department coordinator |
| Mars Gremmen | ... | storyboard artist |
| Tim Grimes | ... | assistant property master |
| Vincent Guarriello | ... | key construction grip |
| Elmer Jacobs | ... | set constructor |
| Claire Kirk | ... | art department coordinator: New York |
| Johan Knibbe | ... | property master |
| Wijo Koek | ... | key storyboard artist |
| Jorrit Kortenhorst | ... | construction supervisor |
| Edith Leusink | ... | graphic designer |
| Eric M. Metzger | ... | props |
| Brian Murray | ... | concept illustrator |
| Ron Petagna | ... | construction coordinator: New York (as Ronald Petagna) |
| Ronnie Petagna | ... | carpenter |
| Matthieu Ploum | ... | construction supervisor |
| Betsy Pullen | ... | draughtsperson |
| Inge Rozeboom | ... | art department assistant |
| Jan Rutgers | ... | constructor |
| Kassandra Smit | ... | art department assistant |
| Kees Starink | ... | production design supervisor |
| Tony van Deijnen | ... | draughtsperson |
| Rudy van den Berg | ... | draughtsperson |
| Debby van Geffen | ... | assistant property master |
| Patricia Woodbridge | ... | art director: New York |
Sound Department
| Sandy Buchanan | ... | adr mixer |
| Peter Burghout | ... | boom operator |
| Peter Burgis | ... | foley artist |
| Neil Cedar | ... | adr mixer |
| Andie Derrick | ... | foley artist |
| Joe Gallagher | ... | dialogue editor |
| John Hayward | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Mark Heslop | ... | sound effects editor |
| Andy Kennedy | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Grahame Peters | ... | foley editor |
| Simon Price | ... | supervising dialogue editor |
| Richard Pryke | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Michael Ruschak | ... | adr mixer |
| Tom Sayers | ... | sound effects editor |
| Alastair Sirkett | ... | sound effects editor |
| James Slavin | ... | sound assistant |
| Kevin Taylor | ... | foley mixer |
| Piotr van Dijk | ... | sound mixer |
| Richard Welsh | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| Andrew Caller | ... | sound technician (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Roland Goddijn | ... | special effects technician |
| Robert Seepers | ... | special effects senior technician |
| Hans Voors | ... | special effects technician |
| Edward Wiessenhaan | ... | special effects pyrotechnic |
| Harry Wiessenhaan | ... | special effects pyrotechnic (as Harrie Wiessenhaan) |
Visual Effects by
| Roger Bolton | ... | digital compositor |
| Daniel Brylka | ... | digital compositor |
| Sonja Burchard | ... | digital compositor |
| Giuseppe Canamela | ... | head of recording |
| Cania | ... | digital paint artist |
| Kristian Coleman | ... | 3d artist |
| Jorge Daza | ... | technical director |
| Dietrich Hasse | ... | 3d supervisor |
| Robert Hoffmeister | ... | senior Inferno artist |
| Alexander Isert | ... | digital retouch artist |
| Juergen Jensch | ... | 3d artist |
| Hans-Joerg Keim | ... | modelling, texturing |
| Katrin Klaiber | ... | lead compositing artist |
| Joshua I. Kolden | ... | visual effects |
| Susa Lie | ... | digital compositor |
| Ron Martin | ... | 3d artist |
| Tim McGovern | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Marius Mohnssen | ... | visual effects producer |
| Barbara Oeben | ... | digital effects management |
| Martin Ofori | ... | digital compositor |
| Monique Ress | ... | scanning manager |
| Jan Stoltz | ... | 3d artist |
| Petra Stueben | ... | matador artist |
| Allison Troxell | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Robert Tucker | ... | paint artist |
| Matthias Wittmann | ... | character animator |
| Mark A. Kolars | ... | senior flame artist (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Chris Barnes | ... | stunt driver |
| Willem de Beukelaer | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Nicolas de Pruyssenaere | ... | stunts |
| Cort Hessler | ... | stunts |
| Joanne Lamstein | ... | stunts |
| Jalil Jay Lynch | ... | stunts |
| Marco Maas | ... | stunts |
| Riley G. Matthews Jr. | ... | stunts |
| John Patrick McLaughlin | ... | stunts |
| Ronald Schuurbiers | ... | stunts |
| Ron Sleeswijk | ... | stunts |
| Claudine Sleeswijk-Monart | ... | stunts |
| Brian Smyj | ... | stunts |
| Michel Struik | ... | stunts |
| Diana Wiersma | ... | stunts |
| Jimmy P. Wong | ... | utility stunts |
| Ray Abbott | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Flip Bleekrode | ... | first assistant camera |
| Valerie Blom | ... | best girl |
| Ariel Castillo | ... | lighting assistant |
| Phil Cohen | ... | first assistant camera: New York |
| Nils Dammers | ... | best boy / electrician |
| Daan Dillo | ... | key grip |
| Gene Engels | ... | gaffer: New York |
| Carline Hansen | ... | clapper loader |
| William Hines | ... | best boy: New York |
| David Knox | ... | camera operator: "a" camera |
| Jeroen Lemmens | ... | video assistant |
| Scott Maguire | ... | clapper loader: New York |
| Jim McConkey | ... | steadicam operator: New York |
| Gene Page | ... | still photographer: New York |
| Antoine Petiet | ... | grip assistant |
| Adam Putnam-Thomas | ... | second assistant camera: New York |
| Erwin Roodhart | ... | camera operator: second unit / gaffer |
| Jan Rubens | ... | steadicam operator |
| Joel Tishcoff | ... | rigging best boy |
| John Trapman | ... | camera operator: Wescam camera |
| Steven van Beek | ... | second assistant camera |
| Gregoor van de Kamp | ... | lighting technician |
| Dinand van der Wal | ... | still photographer |
| Misha van Elburg | ... | lighting technician |
| Dave van Honschooten | ... | electrician |
| Kim van Honschooten | ... | electrician |
| Jaap Vrenegoor | ... | still photographer |
| Isabelle Wubben | ... | clapper loader (as Isabelle Wubbe) |
Casting Department
| Karen E. Etcoff | ... | extras casting: New York |
| Paul Fouquet | ... | casting: New York |
| Elisa Gil-Osorio | ... | casting assistant |
| Dana L. Tomsic Golder | ... | casting assistant (as Dana Lynne Tomsic) |
| Sondra James | ... | voice casting: New York |
| Angelica Sluijter | ... | casting coordinator |
| Coco van Berge | ... | casting: Netherlands |
| Jeremy Zimmermann | ... | casting: UK (as Jeremy Zimmerman) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Charissa Bos | ... | wardrobe mistress |
| Ton Hermans | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Sharon Zaat | ... | assistant wardrobe |
Location Management
| Peter Chubenko | ... | location assistant |
| Andrew Saxe | ... | location manager |
| Hilary Walker | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Daniel Cross | ... | musician: sampler |
| Juraj Durovic | ... | music recordist |
| Adam Klemens | ... | conductor |
| Bob Schimscheimer | ... | music score mixer |
| Willem Schneider | ... | music score mixer |
| Frank Uyttenbroeck | ... | orchestrator |
| Paul M. van Brugge | ... | music producer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Annemarie van de Mond | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Ronald Baum | ... | transportation |
| Frans Kuijper | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Mark Thomassen | ... | company driver |
Additional Crew
| Gabriel M. Bauer | ... | production assistant |
| Liza Bigger | ... | production assistant |
| Aliefka Bijlsma | ... | assistant to producer / executive assistant |
| Matthew J. Birch | ... | production coordinator: USA |
| Barbara Blekkenhorst | ... | legal consultant |
| Gwendolyn Cooper | ... | production assistant |
| Renata de Graaf | ... | account manager |
| Willem de Rooy | ... | general assistant |
| John B. Finn | ... | production accountant: New York |
| Patrick Frissen | ... | extras coordinator |
| Lauren Gale | ... | craft service: New York |
| Ryan Gielen | ... | production assistant |
| Ninke Gijzel | ... | personal assistant: main cast |
| Shawn Hamilton | ... | second assistant accountant |
| Jeroen Hasenbos | ... | assistant to producer |
| Sean Hogan | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Angeles Kutschenreuter | ... | assistant account manager |
| Natasja Loturco | ... | personal assistant: main cast |
| Erik Louwerse | ... | stand-in: Mr. Marshall |
| Richard Messina | ... | dialogue coach |
| Sean Oliver | ... | adr loop group |
| Emily Palmer | ... | production assistant |
| Ilario Pantano | ... | advisor: ESU |
| Steve C. Park | ... | executive assistant |
| Tony Phillippe | ... | production assistant |
| Gary S. Rake | ... | production assistant |
| Che Roacher | ... | assistant production coordinator: New York |
| Mariette Rondeau | ... | stand-in: Ms. Watts |
| Allan Stearns | ... | caterer: New York |
| Kiki The-Arends | ... | production office coordinator |
| Loes van den Bogaard | ... | dog wrangler |
| Maarten van der Gusten | ... | physician |
| Myrna van Gilst | ... | assistant to director |
| Ivo van Lanen | ... | falcon trainer |
| Paul van Leeuwen | ... | head production accountant |
| Joseph Zolfo | ... | aerial unit supervisor: New York |
| Bill Timoney | ... | adr voice group (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Buena Vista International (2001) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- SND Films (2002) (France) (theatrical)
- Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (ARD) (2005) (Germany) (tv)
- Artisan Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- BMG Video (2002) (Germany) (VHS)
- Barnholtz Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Blue Underground (2017) (World-wide) (DVD)
- Blue Underground (2017) (World-wide) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (2002) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (2002) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- CP Digital (Russia) (DVD)
- Eagle Entertainment (2004) (Australia) (DVD)
- Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD) (VHS)
- RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana (2016) (Italy) (tv) (Rai4)
- RTL Entertainment (2021) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL7)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Nederlands Filmfonds (funding)
- Sapex Scripts (post-production script services)
- Sparks Lighting B.V. (lighting crew)
- Vantage Film (HAWK anamorphic lenses provided by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When the express elevators in the Millennium Building, one of New York's most famous landmarks, start to malfunction and behave in erratic ways, elevator mechanic Mark Newman is sent out to find the cause of the problems. His investigation meets unexpected resistance and not everybody seems to be happy with his involvement. After a gruesome and deadly incident, in which a blind man falls into the shaft and a security guard is decapitated, the police start an investigation. They are however not very successful. Mark is determined to find the cause. He is joined by a female reporter, Jennifer, who is looking for a juicy story. Together they try to unravel the secrets behind the mysterious behaviour of the elevator that seems to have a life of its own. When things get worse and death toll rises, The Government, fearing terrorists are involved, seal off the building. What at first looked like a routine job turns into a horrifying nightmare in which Mark has to face an enemy whose blood thirst is only met by its unpredictability. An enemy that is determined to fight off any intruder looking for the dark secret that lurks inside the belly of the building. An enemy that has to be feared. An enemy that has to be taken .......DOWN. Written by FFF |
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| Taglines | YOUR NEXT STOP... IS HELL. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $15,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | A wide theatrical release in the United States was canceled due to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Although entirely coincidental, the film makes several references to terrorism in New York City, getting as specific as mentioning plane hijackings and Osama Bin Laden destroying the World Trade Center. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in THE LIFT (2021). See more » |
| Soundtracks | She's Not There See more » |
| Quotes |
Mitchell:
We live in a vertical world. If you can't trust the elevators, what the fuck *can* you trust? See more » |