Set in Boston in 1978, a meeting in a deserted warehouse between two gangs turns into a shoot-out and a game of survival.Set in Boston in 1978, a meeting in a deserted warehouse between two gangs turns into a shoot-out and a game of survival.Set in Boston in 1978, a meeting in a deserted warehouse between two gangs turns into a shoot-out and a game of survival.
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- 3 wins & 9 nominations
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Did you know
- TriviaBen Wheatley has stated a big reason he set the film in the 70s is so there would be no mobile phones.
- GoofsThe idea that Chris' own ammo, which he brought to use trying out the M-16's he ordered, wouldn't work in the SC-70's that Vernon delivered is false. Both rifles are chambered in the same 5.56x45mm NATO round, and also fire .223 Remington, so any such ammo Chris might have brought would work in either rifle.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Film '72: Episode #45.8 (2016)
- SoundtracksDo the Boob
Written by John Felice
Published by Bug Music Ltd (GB), a BMG Company (c) 1977
Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Performed by The Real Kids
Licensed courtesy of Norton Records
Featured review
This film tells the story of two gangs in the United States of America, who meet in a warehouse to do a transaction on heavy firearms. Their deal quickly goes haywire when a fight breaks out, and a shootout ensues.
"Free Fire" is exactly what it says. The story is basically a free for all, shoot all you like as if there's no tomorrow kind of affair. It could have been an intense crime film, but it is not. The thing is that the plot has nothing else, just shooting. I really wonder how the film manages to carry on for ninety minutes, when all it shows is one person shooting another. I keep thinking to myself why don't the characters just die already, and end the horrible film right away! I wonder why this film with a non existent plot can attract so many actors and actresses who are famous.
"Free Fire" is exactly what it says. The story is basically a free for all, shoot all you like as if there's no tomorrow kind of affair. It could have been an intense crime film, but it is not. The thing is that the plot has nothing else, just shooting. I really wonder how the film manages to carry on for ninety minutes, when all it shows is one person shooting another. I keep thinking to myself why don't the characters just die already, and end the horrible film right away! I wonder why this film with a non existent plot can attract so many actors and actresses who are famous.
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- Trò Chơi Sống Còn
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- Budget
- £5,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,799,312
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $994,431
- Apr 23, 2017
- Gross worldwide
- $3,719,383
- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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