The Osterman Weekend
Seen it?1983 | 103 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (45% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.6 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
The host of an investigative news show is convinced by the CIA that the friends he has invited to a weekend in the country are engaged in a conspiracy that threatens national security.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
45% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 54K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sam Peckinpah
- Rutger HauerJohn Tanner
- John HurtLawrence Fassett
- Craig T. NelsonBernard Osterman
- Dennis HopperRichard Tremayne
- Chris SarandonJoseph Cardone
- Meg FosterAli Tanner
- Helen ShaverVirginia Tremayne
- Cassie YatesBetty Cardone
- Sandy McPeakWalter Stennings
- Christopher StarrSteve Tanner