15 Minutes [Blu-ray]

Director: John Herzfeld John Herzfeld

Overview

An action drama centering on the media circus, 15 Minutes focuses on a New York homicide detective named Eddie Flemming (Robert De Niro), a famous figure known for his heroic on-the-job manner. A tabloid news anchor (Kelsey Grammer) attempts to get the scoop on Flemming's latest beat when a pair of Eastern European criminals (Karel Roden and Oleg Taktarov) find a way to manipulate the media by filming their exploits, which they believe they can sell to bloodthirsty journalists and make themselves rich. In the wake of a double murder, Flemming teams up with Jordy Warsaw (Edward Burns), an arson investigator assigned to help locate the murderous pair. Meanwhile, Flemming must contend with his news reporter girlfriend Nicolette (Melina Kanakaredes) as he and Jordy find themselves enveloped in a lurid series of events that threatens to jeopardize their safety. Kim Cattrall, Avery Brooks, and Vera Farmiga are also featured in the cast.

Product Details

Release Date:	10/13/2015
UPC:	0883929468454
Original Release:	2001
Rating:	R
Source:	New Line Home Video
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Language:	English
Time:	2:01:00
Sales rank:	24,741

Special Features

Feature-length Audio Commentary with Director John Herzfeld; Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes; Deleted Scenes with Director Commentary; Oleg's Videos - Video Footage Captured from the Actor's Perspective; God Lives Underwater Music Video "Fame"; Original Theatrical Trailer; Screen Test

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Robert De Niro	Eddie Fleming
Edward Burns	Jordy Warsaw
Kelsey Grammer	Robert Hawkins
Avery Brooks	Leon Jackson
Melina Kanakaredes	Nicolette Karas
Karel Roden	Emil Slovak
John DiResta	Bobby Korfin
Kim Cattrall	Cassandra
Oleg Taktarov	Oleg Razgul
Vera Farmiga	Daphne Handlova
James Handy	Capt. Duffy
Darius McCrary	Tommy Cullen
Bruce Cutler	Himself
Charlize Theron	Rose Hearn
Vladimir Mashkov	Milos
Arina Gasanova	Tamina
Noelle Evans	Honey
Mindy Marin	Maggie
Christine Claibourne	Maggie's Assistant
Paul Herman	Paulie
David Alan Grier	Mugger
Gabriel Casseus	Unique
Joe Lisi	Police Captain
Stephen Davis	Murphy
Bill Stanton	Garcia
Louis F. Garcia	Fire Chief
Mike Camello	Fireman Camello
Tygh Runyan	Stephen Geller
Barry Blueian	Immigration Supervisor
Ritchie Coster	Newsstand Vendor
Roseanne	Herself
Ashton Dane	Talkshow Father
Gail Greaves	Talk Show Wife
Bobby Fields	Talk Show Son
Anton Yelchin	Boy in Burning Building
Lynette Ruiz	Sketch Artist
Kurt Andon	Pizza Man
Rikki J. Klieman	Daphne's Lawyer
Sebastian Roche	Ludwig
Kata Dobo	Redhead at Ludwig's
Elma Vann	Linda
Olga Morgounova	Escort Service Woman
Dorit Sauer	Escort Service Woman
Hiak Garibyan	Emigrant
Marco Kahn	Emigrant
Toni Kalem	Woman at Planet Hollywood
Jorge H. Guzman	Bouncer
Lennox Brown	Lookout Guy
George Poulos	Greek Waiter
Peter Arnett	Himself
Sylvia Lopez Ferullo	Newscaster
Jane Velez Mitchell	Newscaster
Bryan Foster	Hawkins' Cameraman
Alan Cohen	Hawkins' Sound Man
Spiros Stamboulis	Nicolette's Cameraman
Joseph Alfieri	Reporter
Barry Primus	Cab Driver
Julieta Espinoza	Unique's Girlfriend
Brantley Bush	Fireman
Macy Merced	Paramedic
Tracey Mulqueen	Paramedic
Scotty Dillin	Battery Park Policeman
Dominic Maylione	Police Officer
Ron Wall	Police Officer
Kim Catrall	Actor
Anthony Marinelli	Composer
J. Robinson	Composer

Technical Credits

John Herzfeld

John Herzfeld	Director,Screenwriter,Producer
Keith Addis	Producer
David Blocker	Producer
Paul Lombardi	Special Effects
Mindy Marin	Casting
Abby Gail Palanker	Special Effects
Charlie Picerni	Stunts
Claire Rudnick Polstein	Executive Producer
Frank L. Toro	Special Effects
Nick Wechsler	Producer
Perpetual Motion Pictures, Inc.	Special Effects
Pete Antico	Stunts
Leslie Shatz	Sound/Sound Designer
Kim Ornitz	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

The negative consequences of television's pervasive, insatiable, and increasingly soulless pursuit of the sensational is vividly dramatized in 15 Minutes, a fast-paced thriller offering plenty of violent action in addition to wry social commentary. Robert De Niro portrays a famous New York City detective -- a media darling himself -- who partners with fire marshal Edward Burns in an attempt to capture two Eastern European criminals on a murderous rampage. Believing they can win fame and fortune by selling video footage of their depredations, the dimwitted thugs find a willing customer in tabloid TV host Kelsey Grammer. Writer-director John Herzfeld (2 Days in the Valley) savages media culture but doesn't allow his pointed observations to overshadow a gripping narrative, which defies genre conventions with a major and unexpected plot twist halfway through the film. Seasoned veteran De Niro wears his character comfortably, like a pair of old shoes, and relative newcomer Burns more than holds his own in scenes with the ol' raging bull. The initial friction between their characters will remind viewers of a dozen "buddy" flicks, but 15 Minutes is no ordinary cop movie: Herzfeld uses an action-film framework to make us think about the media culture we've fostered and continue to tolerate. He reiterates this connection in his commentary for the DVD, which includes two original documentaries -- "15 Minutes of True Tabloid Stars" and "Does Crime Pay?" -- in addition to deleted scenes, extra video footage, a music video covering the song "Fame," and DVD-ROM script-to-screen content.