88 Minutes (2007) Apr 2026

Pacino is supported by a notable ensemble, including Alicia Witt , Leelee Sobieski , William Forsythe , and Amy Brenneman .

Interestingly, Al Pacino reportedly turned down the role of Frank Costello in The Departed (2006) to star in this film instead. Critical Legacy: So Bad It’s Good? 88 Minutes (2007)

Though production wrapped in Vancouver in late 2005, the film was shelved for several years. It saw international releases in 2007 before finally hitting U.S. theaters in April 2008 via TriStar Pictures. Pacino is supported by a notable ensemble, including

As the clock winds down in what is roughly real-time, Gramm must navigate a maze of suspects—including his own students and associates—to identify the copycat killer before his time expires. The specific timeframe of 88 minutes is deeply personal, tied to a tragic event from Gramm's past involving the murder of his younger sister. Production and Release Though production wrapped in Vancouver in late 2005,