The Killer Elite

Name: The Killer Elite
Genre: Crime, Action, Thriller
Released: 1975-12-19
Duration: 2 h 2 min
Cast: James Caan, Robert Duvall, Arthur Hill, Bo Hopkins, Mako

1975, English. Directed by Sam Peckinpah.

They protect us from the enemy, but who protects us from them?

Mike Locken is one of the principal members of a group of freelance spies. A significant portion of their work is for the CIA, and while on a case for them one of his friends turns on him and shoots him in the elbow and knee. His assignment, to protect someone, goes down in flames. He is nearly crippled, but with braces is able to again become mobile. For revenge as much as anything else, Mike goes after his ex-friend.

Crime Action Thriller

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Runtime: 2h 2m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: PG

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Released: 19 December 1975
Country: United States of America
Written by: Stirling Silliphant, Marc Norman
Budget: $5M
Box office: $1M

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Is The Killer Elite worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 154 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Killer Elite?

The Killer Elite runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).

Does The Killer Elite have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Killer Elite. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Killer Elite parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Killer Elite is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is The Killer Elite on?

The Killer Elite isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Killer Elite?

If you liked The Killer Elite, try The November Man, Canary Black, War.

Who directed The Killer Elite?

The Killer Elite (1975) was directed by Sam Peckinpah and stars James Caan, Robert Duvall, Arthur Hill.