The Killer Elite

Name: The Killer Elite
Director: Sam Peckinpah
Genre: Crime, Action, Thriller
Released: 1975
Duration: 2 h 2 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: James Caan, Robert Duvall, Arthur Hill, Bo Hopkins, Mako

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

19752h 2m5.8(146 votes)

CrimeActionThriller

Synopsis

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 crip…

The Killer Elite (1975) is a crime, action, and thriller film directed by Sam Peckinpah. It stars James Caan, Robert Duvall, and Arthur Hill. The film runs for 2 hours 2 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.8 out of 10 from 146 votes.

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Director

Sam Peckinpah

Cast

James Caan

Mike Locken

Robert Duvall

George Hansen

Arthur Hill

Cap Collis

Bo Hopkins

Jerome Miller

Mako

Yuen Chung

Burt Young

Mac

Gig Young

Lawrence Weyburn

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Who stars in The Killer Elite?

The Killer Elite stars James Caan, Robert Duvall, Arthur Hill, and Bo Hopkins, and was directed by Sam Peckinpah.

How long is The Killer Elite?

The Killer Elite has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes.

When did The Killer Elite come out?

The Killer Elite was released in 1975.

What genre is The Killer Elite?

The Killer Elite is a crime, action, and thriller film.

Is The Killer Elite worth watching?

The Killer Elite holds an average audience score of 5.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.