Essential Killing(2010)
Run to live... kill to survive.
Essential Killing Synopsis
A Taliban soldier struggles to survive after he escapes his captors and flees into the Polish countryside.
Essential Killing (2010) is a thriller and war film directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, released on September 6, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Vincent Gallo, Emmanuelle Seigner, David L. Price and Zach Cohen. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 177 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerzy Skolimowski
- Writers:
- Jerzy Skolimowski, Ewa Piaskowska, James McManus
- Producers:
- Jerzy Skolimowski, Ewa Piaskowska
- Cinematographer:
- Adam Sikora
- Composer:
- Paweł Mykietyn
- Production:
- Skopia Film, Cylinder Production, Element Pictures, Mythberg Films, Syrena Films, CANAL+ Polska
- Budget:
- $3,654,073
- Status:
- Released
Essential Killing (2010) Trailer
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Essential Killing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vincent Gallo
as Mohammed
Emmanuelle Seigner
as Margaret
David L. Price
as Interrogation Officer
Zach Cohen
as American Contractor 1
Iftach Ophir
as American Contractor 2
Nicolai Cleve Broch
as Helicopter Pilot 1
Stig Frode Henriksen
as Helicopter Pilot 2
Dariusz Juzyszyn
as Logger
Janusz Wojtarowicz
as Margaret's Husband
Key crew
Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, written by Jerzy Skolimowski, Ewa Piaskowska and James McManus, produced by Jerzy Skolimowski and Ewa Piaskowska.
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Essential Killing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 177 ratings.
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Essential Killing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Essential Killing online?
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Essential Killing (2010) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Essential Killing?
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The main cast of Essential Killing (2010) includes Vincent Gallo, Emmanuelle Seigner, David L. Price, Zach Cohen and Iftach Ophir. The film was directed by Jerzy Skolimowski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Essential Killing released?
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Essential Killing was released on September 6, 2010 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Essential Killing worth watching?
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Essential Killing (2010) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 177 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Essential Killing?
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