Essential Killing
2010, English. Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski.
Run to live... kill to survive.
A Taliban soldier struggles to survive after he escapes his captors and flees into the Polish countryside.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jerzy SkolimowskiDirector
- Vincent GalloMohammed
- Emmanuelle SeignerMargaret
- David L. PriceInterrogation Officer
- Zach CohenAmerican Contractor 1
- Iftach OphirAmerican Contractor 2
- Nicolai Cleve BrochHelicopter Pilot 1
- Stig Frode HenriksenHelicopter Pilot 2
- Dariusz JuzyszynLogger
- Janusz WojtarowiczMargaret's Husband
Details
- Released
- 6 September 2010
- Country
- Poland, Norway, Ireland, Hungary
- Written by
- Jerzy Skolimowski, James McManus, Ewa Piaskowska
- Budget
- $3.7M
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Essential Killing: quick answers
Is Essential Killing worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 179 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Essential Killing?
Essential Killing runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does Essential Killing have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Essential Killing. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Essential Killing parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Essential Killing on?
Essential Killing isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
What movies are like Essential Killing?
If you liked Essential Killing, try Kippur, Karbala, Waltz with Bashir.
Who directed Essential Killing?
Essential Killing (2010) was directed by Jerzy Skolimowski and stars Vincent Gallo, Emmanuelle Seigner, David L. Price.