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RUNTIME
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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
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Never Leave Alive
2017 1h 30m EN
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4.8
SKIP
★4.8TMDB · 17
AdventureAction
Synopsis
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Rick Rainsford is trapped on a deserted island with his reluctant companion, Anna. While attempting to save another gravely injured survivor they find themselves hunted by Zaroff.
“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”
Cast
John Hennigan
Rick Rainsford
Michelle Taylor
Anna Richards
J. Michael Evans
Samuel
Alistair McKenzie
Thomas
Joseph Gatt
Ivan
Eric Etebari
Colonel Zaroff
Jim Pacitti
Captain
Jenilee Reyes
Cassidy
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Steven LaMorte
- Writers
- J. Amanda Sabater
- Languages
- Russian, English
- Countries
- United States of America
Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.
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ERA
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Released 9 years ago.
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WORLD
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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Russian, English.
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ERA
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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Steven LaMorte, shot by Ryan De Franco. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Daniel SIlva. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Steven LaMorte shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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John Hennigan and Michelle Taylor and J. Michael Evans carry the top of the cast.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Steven LaMorte directs. Ryan De Franco behind the camera. Daniel SIlva scores. Steven LaMorte cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in Russian, English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
- 2Released 9 years ago.
- 3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Russian, English.
- 4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
- 5Directed by Steven LaMorte, shot by Ryan De Franco. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 6Original score by Daniel SIlva. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 7Editor Steven LaMorte shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 8John Hennigan and Michelle Taylor and J. Michael Evans carry the top of the cast.
- 9IMDB entry: tt3063364 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 10Only 17 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Ryan De Franco
- Original score
- Daniel SIlva
- Editing
- Steven LaMorte
- Production design
- Michelle Baron
- Runtime
- 90 min · 1h 30m
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- EN
Also by
Steven LaMorte
Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Production companies
Who made it
- TH
The Most Dangerous Game
Key crew
- Associate ProducerJonathan Perkins
- Co-ProducerAlistair McKenzie
- ProducerJonathan Lee Smith
- Unit Production ManagerKrizia Vega
- ProducerSteven LaMorte
- Co-ProducerBriann Baker
- Associate ProducerStephen Anthony Bailey
- EditorSteven LaMorte
- Production DesignMichelle Baron
- Casting DirectorJasmine Fontes
- EditorStephen Anthony Bailey
- Visual EffectsChristopher Clements
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- island
- gun
- hunting
Release history · US
When it landed
- Theatrical2017-04-27
Also known as
International titles
- 3 Hours Until DeadUS
- The Most Dangerous Game – Ein tödliches SpielDE
