Killing for Love(2016)
Das Versprechen
Love Is The Ultimate Weapon.
Killing for Love Synopsis
Derek and Nancy Haysom were brutally murdered in their house in Lynchburg, Virginia, on March 30, 1985. Suspicion fell on their daughter Elizabeth and her boyfriend Jens Söring. They flee to Europe, but are caught and extradited to the U.S. Elizabeth is sentenced to 90 years in jail for incitement to murder, Jens Söring to two life sentences. Karin Steinberger, Marcus Vetter and their team spent over three years researching this case, which achieved world-wide notoriety. They uncovered new evidence, including the fact none of the blood samples found at the scene of the crime belonged to Jens Söring.
Killing for Love (2016) is a crime and documentary film directed by Marcus Vetter, released on October 27, 2016 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Imogen Poots, Daniel Brühl, Jens Söring and Gail Ball. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Marcus Vetter
- Writers:
- Marcus Vetter, Karin Steinberger
- Composer:
- Jens Ole Huerkamp
- Production:
- Filmperspektive, DR, BBC, SVT, ARTE, SWR, BR, VPRO
- Budget:
- $300,000
- Status:
- Released
Killing for Love (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Killing for Love before you stream it.
Killing for Love Cast & Crew
Main cast
Imogen Poots
as Elizabeth Haysom (voice)
Daniel Brühl
as Jens Söring (voice)
- Jens Söring
Jens Söring
as Self
- Gail Ball
Gail Ball
as Self
- Steven Rosenfield
Steven Rosenfield
as Self
- Tom Elliott
Tom Elliott
as Self
- Ricky Gardner
Ricky Gardner
as Self
- Gail Marshall
Gail Marshall
as Self
- Chuck Reid
Chuck Reid
as Self
- Carlos Santos
Carlos Santos
as Self
- Ed Sulzbach
Ed Sulzbach
as Self
- William Sweeney
William Sweeney
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Marcus Vetter, written by Marcus Vetter and Karin Steinberger.
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Killing for Love Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 47 ratings.
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Killing for Love – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Killing for Love online?
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Killing for Love (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Killing for Love?
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The main cast of Killing for Love (2016) includes Imogen Poots, Daniel Brühl, Jens Söring, Gail Ball and Steven Rosenfield. The film was directed by Marcus Vetter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Killing for Love released?
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Killing for Love was released on October 27, 2016 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is Killing for Love worth watching?
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Killing for Love (2016) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Killing for Love?
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Yes. The official Killing for Love trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.