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Movie Info

Release Date: August 18, 1972
Runtime: 109 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (8)
Genres:
Drama Thriller Adventure
Budget: $2,000,000
Revenue: $46,122,355
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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90%
Tomatometer
80
80/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.3/10
TMDB
1,777 votes
7.6/10
IMDb
128,434 votes
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Deliverance

1972

"Survival tests the bonds of friendship and fear."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Defensa? 🇵🇹 PT: Amargo Pesadelo? 🇮🇹 IT: Un tranquillo week-end di paura? 🇰🇷 KO: 서바이벌 게임? 🇷🇴 RO: Eliberarea All international titles (8) →

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
2 Nominations
2 Total
Oscars
2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1973 Oscars Best Picture John Boorman
1973 Oscars Best Director John Boorman

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 3/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Budget: $2,000,000
Revenue: $46,122,355
Profit $44,122,355
ROI +2206.1% (23.1x)

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Deliverance is directed by John Boorman .

Crew & Production

Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Deliverance

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  • The river scenes in 'Deliverance' were filmed on the Chattooga River, which forms part of the border between Georgia and South Carolina; the filmmakers faced challenges due to the unpredictable weather and swift currents in the area.

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  • Jon Voight's character, Ed, was inspired by the struggles of a man facing his own fears and moral dilemmas, which made Voight's performance a study in emotional depth and vulnerability.

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  • During production, Ned Beatty's character experiences a harrowing scene in the woods; to prepare for this, the cast had to undergo extensive training in survival skills and outdoor safety to handle the rugged conditions.

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  • The film includes a notable scene where the characters are attacked while getting out of their canoe; this sequence was achieved using practical effects and required careful choreography to ensure the safety of the actors involved.

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  • In an early scene, there is a brief shot of a church sign that reads 'Deliverance'; this serves as a subtle nod to the film's themes of struggle and redemption.

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  • John Boorman later reflected on the impact of 'Deliverance' on the adventure genre, influencing films like 'Into the Wild' and 'The River Wild', which explore similar themes of man versus nature.

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