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A former NFL star tackles crime and danger on the Miami streets.

SOUTH BEACH

The world's deadliest strip of sand.

1993 · 1h 33m · R · Action / Crime / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Former NFL star Mack Derringer now works as a private detective. Someone is out to get Derringer and his ex-wife. Can Derringer put the pieces of this deadly puzzle together before its too late?

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What is South Beach about?

South Beach is a 1993 American action crime thriller directed by Alain Zaloum and Fred Williamson about a former NFL star turned private detective who must protect himself and his ex-wife from deadly threats.

Programmer's Pick

If you like your noir sun-drenched and your detectives ex-linebackers, South Beach comes ready to blitz with a cast that mixes Fred Williamson’s grit with Peter Fonda’s cool. Throw in mafia mayhem, call girls, and Miami’s seedy glamour, and you’ve got a playbook that’s strictly for grown-ups.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Mack Derringer, once a professional football player, now leads a far riskier life as a private detective in Miami. His skills off the field are put to the test when both he and his ex-wife become targets in a dangerous game that blends organized crime, murder, and the sultry underbelly of South Beach. With his background in sports and street smarts, Derringer must unravel a web of threats that include mafia figures, hitmen, and a host of unpredictable characters. This action-packed crime thriller promises a neon-lit journey through Miami's vice-laden scene, where danger is always around the corner and loyalty is in short supply.

Details & Specs

Directors
Alain Zaloum, Fred Williamson
Writer
Michael Thomas Montgomery
Release
1993
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller

Cast & Crew

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Directors: Alain Zaloum +1 more Writer: Michael Thomas Montgomery
Fred Williamson Fred Williamson Mack Derringer Peter Fonda Peter Fonda Jake Gary Busey Gary Busey Lenny Robert Forster Robert Forster Det. Ted Coleman Vanity Vanity Jennifer Derringer Isabel Sanford Isabel Sanford Mama Sam J. Jones Sam J. Jones Billy Stella Stevens Stella Stevens Nancy Henry Silva Henry Silva Santiago RB Ray Bouchard Thief 2 SD Sheree Devereaux RT Robin Trapp DM Dana Mark Frank Pesce Frank Pesce Fred Ornstein Fred Ornstein LD Lucille Dobrin Anthony Giaimo Anthony Giaimo TV Ted Vernon Wolfgang S. Zechmayer Wolfgang S. Zechmayer Jim Vickers Jim Vickers John Rhys-Davies John Rhys-Davies GW George Williams KW Kasey Walker TV Announcer

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Why Cult

Star-Studded Cast

Fred Williamson, Peter Fonda, Gary Busey, and Robert Forster anchor a rogue’s gallery of crime and action legends.

Miami Vice Vibes

Experience a gritty take on Miami’s criminal underworld with organized crime, beaches, and vice—minus the pastel suits.

Private Detective Action

Follow a former NFL player as he trades touchdowns for takedowns, piecing together a deadly puzzle on the streets.

90s Cult Thriller

Packed with era-appropriate edge, expect independent film grit, fast cars, and a hip-hop pulse running through the chaos.

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Threat File

Trigger

Derringer and his ex-wife are targeted

Threat

Organized crime and hitmen

Effect

Puts their lives in danger

Setting

Miami, Florida

Questions from the Vault

When was South Beach released? +

South Beach was released in 1993.

Who directed South Beach? +

South Beach was directed by Alain Zaloum and Fred Williamson.

How long is South Beach? +

South Beach has a runtime of 93 minutes.

What genre is South Beach? +

South Beach is an action, crime, and thriller film.

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