Essential Killing

Run to live... kill to survive.

20101h 24m5.9(177 votes)

ThrillerWar

Synopsis

A Taliban soldier struggles to survive after he escapes his captors and flees into the Polish countryside.

Essential Killing (2010) is a thriller and war film directed by Jerzy Skolimowski. It stars Vincent Gallo, Emmanuelle Seigner, and David L. Price. The film runs for 1 hour 24 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.9 out of 10 from 177 votes.

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Director

Jerzy Skolimowski

Cast

Vincent Gallo

Mohammed

Emmanuelle Seigner

Margaret

David L. Price

Interrogation Officer

Zach Cohen

American Contractor 1

Iftach Ophir

American Contractor 2

Nicolai Cleve Broch

Helicopter Pilot 1

Stig Frode Henriksen

Helicopter Pilot 2

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Essential Killing

Where can I watch Essential Killing?

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Who stars in Essential Killing?

Essential Killing stars Vincent Gallo, Emmanuelle Seigner, David L. Price, and Zach Cohen, and was directed by Jerzy Skolimowski.

How long is Essential Killing?

Essential Killing has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes.

When did Essential Killing come out?

Essential Killing was released in 2010.

What genre is Essential Killing?

Essential Killing is a thriller and war film.

Is Essential Killing worth watching?

Essential Killing holds an average audience score of 5.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.