Cradle Will Rock (1999)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $2,899,970Details
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Synopsis

The film fictionalizes the true events that surrounded the production of the 1937 musical The Cradle Will Rock, as well of some other events and people of the 1930s. It provides a commentary on the role of art and politics and between views of the wealthy and the struggling.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$93,998 (3.2% of total gross)
Legs:4.88 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$32,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.1 times production budget)
Theater counts:8 opening theaters/498 max. theaters, 2.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $5,894,030

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 8th, 1999 (Limited) by Walt Disney
Video Release: May 16th, 2000 by Mill Creek Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for some language and sexuality
Running Time: 134 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
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Keywords: Historical Drama, Director Cameo, 1930s, Theater, Ensemble, Political, Red Scare
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Touchstone Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 10, 1999 37 $93,998   8 $11,750   $124,903 1
Dec 17, 1999 39 $73,642 -22% 8 $9,205   $237,545 2
Dec 24, 1999 27 $137,318 +86% 38 $3,614   $413,381 3
Dec 31, 1999 29 $200,147 +46% 38 $5,267   $771,052 4
Jan 7, 2000 35 $145,441 -27% 38 $3,827   $1,007,006 5
Jan 14, 2000 36 $175,515 +21% 56 $3,134   $1,227,258 6
Jan 21, 2000 23 $593,899 +238% 238 $2,495   $1,855,182 7
Jan 28, 2000 30 $306,513 -48% 498 $615   $2,348,748 8
Feb 4, 2000 40 $168,295 -45% 174 $967   $2,638,292 9
Feb 11, 2000 56 $72,349 -57% 71 $1,019   $2,769,514 10
Feb 18, 2000 75 $20,746 -71% 23 $902   $2,814,444 11
Feb 25, 2000 77 $10,973 -47% 13 $844   $2,828,650 12
Mar 3, 2000 85 $8,829 -20% 11 $803   $2,840,764 13
Mar 10, 2000 84 $12,884 +46% 10 $1,288   $2,857,614 14
Mar 17, 2000 92 $7,618 -41% 10 $762   $2,872,526 15
Mar 24, 2000 94 $5,819 -24% 11 $529   $2,880,396 16
Mar 31, 2000 101 $1,856 -68% 8 $232   $2,883,361 17
Apr 7, 2000 108 $1,970 +6% 5 $394   $2,886,899 18
Apr 14, 2000 103 $3,040 +54% 13 $234   $2,891,067 19
Apr 21, 2000 99 $6,905 +127% 10 $691   $2,899,970 20

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jan 17, 2000 30 $28,784     56 $514   $1,227,258 41

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 10, 1999 36 $132,998   8 $16,625   $163,903 2
Dec 17, 1999 44 $112,160 -16% 8 $14,020   $276,063 3
Dec 24, 1999 32 $294,842 +163% 38 $7,759   $570,905 4
Dec 31, 1999 33 $290,660 -1% 38 $7,649   $861,565 5
Jan 7, 2000 35 $190,178 -35% 38 $5,005   $1,051,743 6
Jan 14, 2000 36 $209,540 +10% 56 $3,742   $1,261,283 7
Jan 21, 2000 24 $780,952 +273% 238 $3,281   $2,042,235 8
Jan 28, 2000 30 $427,762 -45% 498 $859   $2,469,997 9
Feb 4, 2000 40 $227,168 -47% 174 $1,306   $2,697,165 10
Feb 11, 2000 59 $96,533 -58% 71 $1,360   $2,793,698 11
Feb 18, 2000 77 $23,979 -75% 23 $1,043   $2,817,677 12
Feb 25, 2000 78 $14,258 -41% 13 $1,097   $2,831,935 13
Mar 3, 2000 82 $12,795 -10% 11 $1,163   $2,844,730 14
Mar 10, 2000 83 $20,178 +58% 10 $2,018   $2,864,908 15
Mar 17, 2000 89 $9,669 -52% 10 $967   $2,874,577 16
Mar 24, 2000 87 $6,928 -28% 11 $630   $2,881,505 17
Mar 31, 2000 96 $3,424 -51% 8 $428   $2,884,929 18
Apr 7, 2000 102 $3,098 -10% 5 $620   $2,888,027 19
Apr 14, 2000 96 $5,038 +63% 13 $388   $2,893,065 20
Apr 21, 2000 104 $6,905 +37% 10 $691   $2,899,970 21

Lead Ensemble Members

Hank Azaria Marc Blitzstein
Ruben Blades Diego Rivera
Joan Cusack Hazel Huffman
John Cusack Nelson Rockefeller
Cary Elwes John Houseman
Philip Baker Hall Gray Mathers
Cherry Jones Hallie Flanagan
Angus MacFadyen Orson Welles
Bill Murray Tommy Crickshaw
Vanessa Redgrave Countess LaGrange
Susan Sarandon Margherita Sarfatti
John Turturro Aldo Silvano
Emily Watson Olive Stanton

Supporting Cast

Jamey Sheridan John Adair
Bob Balaban Harry Hopkins
Jack Black Sid
Kyle Gass Larry
Paul Giamatti Carlo
Barnard Hughes Frank Marvel
Barbara Sukowa Sophie Silvano
Victoria Clark Dulce Fox
Erin Hill Sandra Mescal
Daniel Jenkins Will Geer
Timothy Jerome Bert Weston
Chris McKinney Canada Lee
Stephen Spinella Donald O'Hara
Henry Stram Hiram Sherman
John Carpenter William Randolph Hearst
Adele Robbins Augusta Weissberger
Lee Arenberg Abe Feder
Allan Nicholls George Zorn
Rob Carlson National Guardsman
Alison Tatlock Reporter
Dina Platias Lucille Schly
Pamela D. Henry Alma Dixon
Emma Smith Stevens Stagehand
Steven Tyler Lehman Engel
Brenda Pressley Rose
Brian Brophy Pierre De Rohan
David Costabile Beaver Man
Marla Schaffel Beaver Woman
Dominic Cortese Beaver Accordion Accompanist
Gretchen Mol Marion Davies
Gil Robbins Congressman Starnes
Harris Yulin Chairman Martin Dies
Ned Bellamy Power - Paul Edwards
V.J. Foster James
William Duell Butler
Albert Macklin Tailor
Scott Sowers Reporter
Bobby Amore Reporter
Lynn Cohen Mama
Dominic Chainese* Papa
Peter Jacobson Uncle
Evan Katz Joey
Alysia Zucker Chance
Sarah Hyland Giovanna
Stephanie Roth Marta
Spanky McHugh Melvin
Todd Stockman Puppeteer
Patrick Husted Vaudeville Theater Manager
Jay Green Plate Twirler
Carolyn West Assistant Plate Twirler
Steven Skybell Bertolt Brecht
Susan Heimbinder Eva Blitzstein
Audra McDonald "Joe Worker" Singer
Robert Ari Liberty Committee #1
Michele Pawk Liberty Committee #2
Gregg Edelman Dream Larry Foreman
Matthew Bennett Dream Cop
Brian Powell Aide
Jack Willis Lawyer
Gilbert Cruz Mendez
Robert Hirschfeld Sol
P.J. Brown Guard
Michael Rivkin Protester
Keira Naughton Protester
Taylor Stanley Claire
Tommy Allen Pete
Jeff Butcher Mendez Double
Sandy Hamilton Sol Double
Corina Katt Frida Kahlo
Josie Whittlesey Model
Sandra Lindquist Model
Tamika Lamison Model
Edward James Hyland Worker in Theatre
Boris McGiver Man on Street
Chris Bauer Carpenter
Leonardo Cimino Man in Line
Patti Tippo Clerk
Carrie Preston Administrator
Mary Robbins Disgruntled Worker #1
Chris Talbott Disgruntled Worker #2
Susan Bruce Disgruntled Worker #3
Ian Bagg Disgruntled Worker #4
Tony Amendola Carl Jaspar

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Tim Robbins Director
Tim Robbins Screenwriter
Jon Kilik Producer
Lydia Dean Pilcher Producer
Tim Robbins Producer
Louise Krakower Executive Producer
Frank Beacham Executive Producer
Allan Nicholls Executive Producer
Jean Yves Escoffier Director of Photography
Richard Hoover Production Designer
Geraldine Peroni Editor
Ruth Myers Costume Designer
David Robbins Composer
Douglas Aibel Casting Director
Allison Hebble Associate Producer
Allan Nicholls Assistant Director
Amy Herman Unit Production Manager
Troy Sizemore Supervising Art Director
Peter Rogness Art Director
Debra Schutt Set Decorator
J.C. Brotherhood Special Effects
Lisa Frucht Costume Supervisor
Tod A. Maitland Production Sound Mixer
Lee Dichter Re-recording Mixer
Reilly Steele Re-recording Mixer
Eliza Paley Supervising Sound Editor
Warren Shaw Supervising Sound Effects Editor
Bruce Kitzmeyer Sound Effects Editor
Jeffrey Stern Dialogue Editor
Tony Martinez Dialogue Editor
Sylvia Menno Dialogue Editor
Daniel Lieberstein Music Editor
Michal Bigger Makeup Design and Supervision
Linda Grimes Key Makeup
Peg Schierholz Hairstylist Design and Supervision
Kathe Swanson Key Hairstylist
Jery Hewitt Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.


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Synopsis

The film fictionalizes the true events that surrounded the production of the 1937 musical The Cradle Will Rock, as well of some other events and people of the 1930s. It provides a commentary on the role of art and politics and between views of the wealthy and the struggling.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$93,998 (3.2% of total gross)
Legs:4.88 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$32,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.1 times production budget)
Theater counts:8 opening theaters/498 max. theaters, 2.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $5,894,030

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 8th, 1999 (Limited) by Walt Disney
Video Release: May 16th, 2000 by Mill Creek Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for some language and sexuality
Running Time: 134 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Historical Drama, Director Cameo, 1930s, Theater, Ensemble, Political, Red Scare
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Touchstone Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Lead Ensemble Members

Hank Azaria Marc Blitzstein
Ruben Blades Diego Rivera
Joan Cusack Hazel Huffman
John Cusack Nelson Rockefeller
Cary Elwes John Houseman
Philip Baker Hall Gray Mathers
Cherry Jones Hallie Flanagan
Angus MacFadyen Orson Welles
Bill Murray Tommy Crickshaw
Vanessa Redgrave Countess LaGrange
Susan Sarandon Margherita Sarfatti
John Turturro Aldo Silvano
Emily Watson Olive Stanton

Supporting Cast

Jamey Sheridan John Adair
Bob Balaban Harry Hopkins
Jack Black Sid
Kyle Gass Larry
Paul Giamatti Carlo
Barnard Hughes Frank Marvel
Barbara Sukowa Sophie Silvano
Victoria Clark Dulce Fox
Erin Hill Sandra Mescal
Daniel Jenkins Will Geer
Timothy Jerome Bert Weston
Chris McKinney Canada Lee
Stephen Spinella Donald O'Hara
Henry Stram Hiram Sherman
John Carpenter William Randolph Hearst
Adele Robbins Augusta Weissberger
Lee Arenberg Abe Feder
Allan Nicholls George Zorn
Rob Carlson National Guardsman
Alison Tatlock Reporter
Dina Platias Lucille Schly
Pamela D. Henry Alma Dixon
Emma Smith Stevens Stagehand
Steven Tyler Lehman Engel
Brenda Pressley Rose
Brian Brophy Pierre De Rohan
David Costabile Beaver Man
Marla Schaffel Beaver Woman
Dominic Cortese Beaver Accordion Accompanist
Gretchen Mol Marion Davies
Gil Robbins Congressman Starnes
Harris Yulin Chairman Martin Dies
Ned Bellamy Power - Paul Edwards
V.J. Foster James
William Duell Butler
Albert Macklin Tailor
Scott Sowers Reporter
Bobby Amore Reporter
Lynn Cohen Mama
Dominic Chainese* Papa
Peter Jacobson Uncle
Evan Katz Joey
Alysia Zucker Chance
Sarah Hyland Giovanna
Stephanie Roth Marta
Spanky McHugh Melvin
Todd Stockman Puppeteer
Patrick Husted Vaudeville Theater Manager
Jay Green Plate Twirler
Carolyn West Assistant Plate Twirler
Steven Skybell Bertolt Brecht
Susan Heimbinder Eva Blitzstein
Audra McDonald "Joe Worker" Singer
Robert Ari Liberty Committee #1
Michele Pawk Liberty Committee #2
Gregg Edelman Dream Larry Foreman
Matthew Bennett Dream Cop
Brian Powell Aide
Jack Willis Lawyer
Gilbert Cruz Mendez
Robert Hirschfeld Sol
P.J. Brown Guard
Michael Rivkin Protester
Keira Naughton Protester
Taylor Stanley Claire
Tommy Allen Pete
Jeff Butcher Mendez Double
Sandy Hamilton Sol Double
Corina Katt Frida Kahlo
Josie Whittlesey Model
Sandra Lindquist Model
Tamika Lamison Model
Edward James Hyland Worker in Theatre
Boris McGiver Man on Street
Chris Bauer Carpenter
Leonardo Cimino Man in Line
Patti Tippo Clerk
Carrie Preston Administrator
Mary Robbins Disgruntled Worker #1
Chris Talbott Disgruntled Worker #2
Susan Bruce Disgruntled Worker #3
Ian Bagg Disgruntled Worker #4
Tony Amendola Carl Jaspar

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Tim Robbins Director
Tim Robbins Screenwriter
Jon Kilik Producer
Lydia Dean Pilcher Producer
Tim Robbins Producer
Louise Krakower Executive Producer
Frank Beacham Executive Producer
Allan Nicholls Executive Producer
Jean Yves Escoffier Director of Photography
Richard Hoover Production Designer
Geraldine Peroni Editor
Ruth Myers Costume Designer
David Robbins Composer
Douglas Aibel Casting Director
Allison Hebble Associate Producer
Allan Nicholls Assistant Director
Amy Herman Unit Production Manager
Troy Sizemore Supervising Art Director
Peter Rogness Art Director
Debra Schutt Set Decorator
J.C. Brotherhood Special Effects
Lisa Frucht Costume Supervisor
Tod A. Maitland Production Sound Mixer
Lee Dichter Re-recording Mixer
Reilly Steele Re-recording Mixer
Eliza Paley Supervising Sound Editor
Warren Shaw Supervising Sound Effects Editor
Bruce Kitzmeyer Sound Effects Editor
Jeffrey Stern Dialogue Editor
Tony Martinez Dialogue Editor
Sylvia Menno Dialogue Editor
Daniel Lieberstein Music Editor
Michal Bigger Makeup Design and Supervision
Linda Grimes Key Makeup
Peg Schierholz Hairstylist Design and Supervision
Kathe Swanson Key Hairstylist
Jery Hewitt Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 10, 1999 37 $93,998   8 $11,750   $124,903 1
Dec 17, 1999 39 $73,642 -22% 8 $9,205   $237,545 2
Dec 24, 1999 27 $137,318 +86% 38 $3,614   $413,381 3
Dec 31, 1999 29 $200,147 +46% 38 $5,267   $771,052 4
Jan 7, 2000 35 $145,441 -27% 38 $3,827   $1,007,006 5
Jan 14, 2000 36 $175,515 +21% 56 $3,134   $1,227,258 6
Jan 21, 2000 23 $593,899 +238% 238 $2,495   $1,855,182 7
Jan 28, 2000 30 $306,513 -48% 498 $615   $2,348,748 8
Feb 4, 2000 40 $168,295 -45% 174 $967   $2,638,292 9
Feb 11, 2000 56 $72,349 -57% 71 $1,019   $2,769,514 10
Feb 18, 2000 75 $20,746 -71% 23 $902   $2,814,444 11
Feb 25, 2000 77 $10,973 -47% 13 $844   $2,828,650 12
Mar 3, 2000 85 $8,829 -20% 11 $803   $2,840,764 13
Mar 10, 2000 84 $12,884 +46% 10 $1,288   $2,857,614 14
Mar 17, 2000 92 $7,618 -41% 10 $762   $2,872,526 15
Mar 24, 2000 94 $5,819 -24% 11 $529   $2,880,396 16
Mar 31, 2000 101 $1,856 -68% 8 $232   $2,883,361 17
Apr 7, 2000 108 $1,970 +6% 5 $394   $2,886,899 18
Apr 14, 2000 103 $3,040 +54% 13 $234   $2,891,067 19
Apr 21, 2000 99 $6,905 +127% 10 $691   $2,899,970 20

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jan 17, 2000 30 $28,784     56 $514   $1,227,258 41

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Dec 10, 1999 36 $132,998   8 $16,625   $163,903 2
Dec 17, 1999 44 $112,160 -16% 8 $14,020   $276,063 3
Dec 24, 1999 32 $294,842 +163% 38 $7,759   $570,905 4
Dec 31, 1999 33 $290,660 -1% 38 $7,649   $861,565 5
Jan 7, 2000 35 $190,178 -35% 38 $5,005   $1,051,743 6
Jan 14, 2000 36 $209,540 +10% 56 $3,742   $1,261,283 7
Jan 21, 2000 24 $780,952 +273% 238 $3,281   $2,042,235 8
Jan 28, 2000 30 $427,762 -45% 498 $859   $2,469,997 9
Feb 4, 2000 40 $227,168 -47% 174 $1,306   $2,697,165 10
Feb 11, 2000 59 $96,533 -58% 71 $1,360   $2,793,698 11
Feb 18, 2000 77 $23,979 -75% 23 $1,043   $2,817,677 12
Feb 25, 2000 78 $14,258 -41% 13 $1,097   $2,831,935 13
Mar 3, 2000 82 $12,795 -10% 11 $1,163   $2,844,730 14
Mar 10, 2000 83 $20,178 +58% 10 $2,018   $2,864,908 15
Mar 17, 2000 89 $9,669 -52% 10 $967   $2,874,577 16
Mar 24, 2000 87 $6,928 -28% 11 $630   $2,881,505 17
Mar 31, 2000 96 $3,424 -51% 8 $428   $2,884,929 18
Apr 7, 2000 102 $3,098 -10% 5 $620   $2,888,027 19
Apr 14, 2000 96 $5,038 +63% 13 $388   $2,893,065 20
Apr 21, 2000 104 $6,905 +37% 10 $691   $2,899,970 21