Suspect (1987)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $18,782,400 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,152,015 (22.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.52 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,029 opening theaters/1,029 max. theaters, 5.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $54,329,643 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 23rd, 1987 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Video Release: | May 8th, 2001 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 121 minutes |
| Plot point: | Corrupt Judge, Deaf, Falsely Accused, Lawyers, Public Defenders, Suicide, Surprise Twist |
| Subgenre: | Crime Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 1987 | 3 | $4,152,015 | 1,029 | $4,035 | $4,152,015 | 1 | |
| Oct 30, 1987 | 3 | $2,698,811 | -35% | 1,029 | $2,623 | $7,891,826 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 1987 | 5 | $2,617,847 | -3% | 1,029 | $2,544 | $11,499,673 | 3 |
| Nov 13, 1987 | 5 | $2,068,099 | -21% | 1,018 | $2,032 | $14,167,772 | 4 |
| Nov 20, 1987 | 10 | $1,285,500 | -38% | 857 | $1,500 | $15,773,272 | 5 |
| Dec 11, 1987 | 14 | $372,000 | 620 | $600 | $18,549,440 | 8 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 1987 | 3 | $5,193,015 | 1,029 | $5,047 | $5,193,015 | 1 | |
| Oct 30, 1987 | 3 | $3,688,811 | -29% | 1,029 | $3,585 | $8,881,826 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 1987 | 6 | $3,217,847 | -13% | 1,029 | $3,127 | $12,099,673 | 3 |
| Nov 13, 1987 | 5 | $2,388,099 | -26% | 1,018 | $2,346 | $14,487,772 | 4 |
| John Mahoney | Judge Matthew Helms | |
| Bill Cobbs | Judge Franklin | |
| Philip Bosco | Paul Gray | |
| Joe Mantegna | Charlie Stella |
Leading
| Dennis Quaid | Eddie Sanger | |
| Cher | Kathleen Riley |
Supporting
| Liam Neeson | Carl Wayne Anderson |
Production and Technical Credits
| Peter Yates | Director | |
| Eric Roth | Screenwriter | |
| Michael Kamen | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,152,015 (22.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.52 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,029 opening theaters/1,029 max. theaters, 5.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $54,329,643 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 23rd, 1987 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Video Release: | May 8th, 2001 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 121 minutes |
| Plot point: | Corrupt Judge, Deaf, Falsely Accused, Lawyers, Public Defenders, Suicide, Surprise Twist |
| Subgenre: | Crime Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 1987 | 3 | $4,152,015 | 1,029 | $4,035 | $4,152,015 | 1 | |
| Oct 30, 1987 | 3 | $2,698,811 | -35% | 1,029 | $2,623 | $7,891,826 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 1987 | 5 | $2,617,847 | -3% | 1,029 | $2,544 | $11,499,673 | 3 |
| Nov 13, 1987 | 5 | $2,068,099 | -21% | 1,018 | $2,032 | $14,167,772 | 4 |
| Nov 20, 1987 | 10 | $1,285,500 | -38% | 857 | $1,500 | $15,773,272 | 5 |
| Dec 11, 1987 | 14 | $372,000 | 620 | $600 | $18,549,440 | 8 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 1987 | 3 | $5,193,015 | 1,029 | $5,047 | $5,193,015 | 1 | |
| Oct 30, 1987 | 3 | $3,688,811 | -29% | 1,029 | $3,585 | $8,881,826 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 1987 | 6 | $3,217,847 | -13% | 1,029 | $3,127 | $12,099,673 | 3 |
| Nov 13, 1987 | 5 | $2,388,099 | -26% | 1,018 | $2,346 | $14,487,772 | 4 |
| John Mahoney | Judge Matthew Helms | |
| Bill Cobbs | Judge Franklin | |
| Philip Bosco | Paul Gray | |
| Joe Mantegna | Charlie Stella |
Leading
| Dennis Quaid | Eddie Sanger | |
| Cher | Kathleen Riley |
Supporting
| Liam Neeson | Carl Wayne Anderson |
Production and Technical Credits
| Peter Yates | Director | |
| Eric Roth | Screenwriter | |
| Michael Kamen | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.