The Killer Elite(1975)
They protect us from the enemy, but who protects us from them?
The Killer Elite 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 crippled, but with braces is able to again become mobile. For revenge as much as anything else, Mike goes after his ex-friend.
The Killer Elite (1975) is a crime, action and thriller film directed by Sam Peckinpah, released on December 19, 1975 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars James Caan, Robert Duvall, Arthur Hill and Bo Hopkins. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 149 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Peckinpah
- Writers:
- Marc Norman, Stirling Silliphant, Robert Syd Hopkins
- Producers:
- Martin Baum, Arthur Lewis
- Cinematographer:
- Philip H. Lathrop
- Composer:
- Jerry Fielding
- Production:
- United Artists, Persky-Bright Productions, Baum/Dantine Productions, Exeter Associates, Arthur Lewis Productions
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,000,000
- Status:
- Released
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The Killer Elite Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Caan
as Mike Locken
Robert Duvall
as George Hansen
Arthur Hill
as Cap Collis
Bo Hopkins
as Jerome Miller
Mako
as Yuen Chung
Burt Young
as Mac
Gig Young
as Lawrence Weyburn
Tom Clancy
as O'Leary
Tiana Alexandra
as Tommie
- Walter Kelley
Walter Kelley
as Walter
Kate Heflin
as Amy
Sondra Blake
as Josephine
Key crew
Directed by Sam Peckinpah, written by Marc Norman, Stirling Silliphant and Robert Syd Hopkins, produced by Martin Baum and Arthur Lewis.
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The Killer Elite Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 149 ratings.
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The Killer Elite – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Killer Elite online?
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The Killer Elite (1975) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Killer Elite?
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The main cast of The Killer Elite (1975) includes James Caan, Robert Duvall, Arthur Hill, Bo Hopkins and Mako. The film was directed by Sam Peckinpah. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Killer Elite released?
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The Killer Elite was released on December 19, 1975 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is The Killer Elite worth watching?
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The Killer Elite (1975) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 149 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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