A Short Film About Killing(1988)
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A Short Film About Killing Synopsis
Jacek climbs into the taxi driven by Waldemar, tells him to drive to a remote location, then brutally strangles him, seemingly without motive.
A Short Film About Killing (1988) is a crime and drama film directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, released on March 11, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Mirosław Baka, Krzysztof Globisz, Jan Tesarz and Zbigniew Zapasiewicz. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 413 ratings.
- Director:
- Krzysztof Kieślowski
- Writers:
- Krzysztof Kieślowski, Krzysztof Piesiewicz
- Producers:
- Ryszard Chutkowski
- Cinematographer:
- Sławomir Idziak
- Composer:
- Zbigniew Preisner
- Production:
- PRF "Zespoły Filmowe", Zespół Filmowy "Tor"
- Status:
- Released
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A Short Film About Killing (POL 1988 | K. Kieślowski)
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A Short Film About Killing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mirosław Baka
as Jacek Łazar
Krzysztof Globisz
as Piotr Balicki
Jan Tesarz
as Waldemar Rekowski
Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
as Committee Chairman
Barbara Dziekan
as Cashier
Aleksander Bednarz
as The Executioner
Jerzy Zass
as Police Commander
Zdzisław Tobiasz
as Judge
Artur Barciś
as Young Man
Krystyna Janda
as Dorota
Olgierd Łukaszewicz
as Andrzej
Leonard Andrzejewski
Key crew
Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, written by Krzysztof Kieślowski and Krzysztof Piesiewicz, produced by Ryszard Chutkowski.
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A Short Film About Killing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 413 ratings.
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A Short Film About Killing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Short Film About Killing online?
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A Short Film About Killing (1988) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Short Film About Killing?
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The main cast of A Short Film About Killing (1988) includes Mirosław Baka, Krzysztof Globisz, Jan Tesarz, Zbigniew Zapasiewicz and Barbara Dziekan. The film was directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Short Film About Killing released?
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A Short Film About Killing was released on March 11, 1988 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is A Short Film About Killing worth watching?
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A Short Film About Killing (1988) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 413 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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