Licensed to Kill(1997)
Licensed to Kill Synopsis
A riveting journey into the minds of men whose contempt for homosexuals led them to murder. Attacked in 1977 by gay bashers on the streets of San Francisco, filmmaker Arthur Dong confronts murderers of gay men face-to-face in his film. He asks them directly: “Why did you do it?”
Licensed to Kill (1997) is a documentary film directed by Arthur Dong, released on January 16, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Donald Aldrich, Corey Burley, Raymond Childs and William Cross. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Dong
- Writers:
- Arthur Dong, Allan Bérubé
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Shepard
- Composer:
- Miriam Cutler
- Production:
- DeepFocus Productions Inc.
- Status:
- Released
Licensed to Kill Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Donald Aldrich
Donald Aldrich
as Self - Killer
- Corey Burley
Corey Burley
as Self - Killer
- Raymond Childs
Raymond Childs
as Self - Killer
- William Cross
William Cross
as Self - Killer
Arthur Dong
as Self (voice)
- Kenneth French
Kenneth French
as Self - Killer
- Jay Johnson
Jay Johnson
as Self - Killer
- Jeffrey Swinford
Jeffrey Swinford
as Self - Killer
- Jason Waller
Jason Waller
as Self - Killer
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Dong, written by Arthur Dong and Allan Bérubé.
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Licensed to Kill Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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Licensed to Kill – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Licensed to Kill online?
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Licensed to Kill (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Licensed to Kill?
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The main cast of Licensed to Kill (1997) includes Donald Aldrich, Corey Burley, Raymond Childs, William Cross and Arthur Dong. The film was directed by Arthur Dong. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Licensed to Kill released?
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Licensed to Kill was released on January 16, 1997 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Licensed to Kill worth watching?
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Licensed to Kill (1997) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.