Mr. Brooks
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| Directed by | Bruce A. Evans |
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| Cinematography | John Lindley |
| Edited by | Miklos Wright |
| Music by | Ramin Djawadi |
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| Distributed by | MGM Distribution Co. |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million |
| Box office | $48.1 million |
Mr. Brooks is a 2007 American psychological thriller film directed by Bruce A. Evans starring Kevin Costner, Demi Moore, Dane Cook, and William Hurt. The film follows the eponymous character, a celebrated Portland businessman and serial killer (Costner) who is forced to take on a protégé (Cook) after being blackmailed, and has to contend with his bloodthirsty alter ego (Hurt) who convinces him to indulge his "habit". His life grows even more complicated when a driven police officer (Moore) reopens the investigation into his murders. Mr. Brooks was released by MGM Distribution Co. on June 1, 2007. The film received mixed reviews and grossed $48.1 million against a $20 million budget.