Empire Records
A quirky crew of record‑store clerks bands together to stop a ruthless chain from buying out their beloved indie shop, risking everything they love for the music and each other.
“They're selling music but not selling out.”
Synopsis
Employees at an independent music store become acquainted with one another while working to prevent the store's acquisition by a major chain.
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Principal cast & crew: 39
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Michael ChandlerShot by Carolyn KenDesigned by Peter Jamison
Box Office
1995 · Box office
📉 Underperformed — grossed 0.0× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$304K
Opening week (7-day): $180K
Peak 87 theaters
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- Das Empire Teamde
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Cast & Crew
39 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
16Ben Bode
as Mitchell Beck
Gary Bolen
as Croupier
Kimber Sissons
as Woman at Craps Table
Tony Zaar
as High Roller
Patt Noday
as Reporter
Julia Deane
as Kathy
Kessia Embry
as Autograph Girl
Michele Seidman
as Cop #1
Diana Taylor
as Cop #2
Bernard Granger
as Cop #3
Michael Harding
as Cop #4
Dave Brockie
as Lead Singer
Kawan Rojanatavorn
as Flower Delivery Guy
Corey Joshua Taylor
as Roulette Table Man
Melissa Caulfield
as Ballet Dancer
Lara Travis
as Veronica
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