License to Kill(1986)
He is their only hope for justice.
License to Kill Synopsis
A grieving family whose daughter was killed in a car crash with a drunken driver is outraged and frustrated as they encounter the inevitable bureaucratic delays in bringing the case to trial. Once in the courtroom, they are horror-stricken as the young, hard-pressed district attorney seems unable to overcome the technicalities and maneuverings that the driver's attorney uses to keep his client out of jail and still on the streets as a legal driver. When the judge is forced to rule time and again in favor of the defense, it appears that the driver might escape punishment altogether.
License to Kill (1986) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Jud Taylor, released on December 16, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars James Farentino, Penny Fuller, Don Murray and Millie Perkins. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Jud Taylor
- Writers:
- William A. Schwartz, Mike Robe
- Producers:
- Dorothea G. Petrie
- Cinematographer:
- Robert C. Jessup
- Composer:
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Production:
- Marian Rees Associates, D. Petrie Productions, CBS
- Status:
- Released
License to Kill (1986) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for License to Kill before you stream it.
License to Kill Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Farentino
as John Peterson
Penny Fuller
as Judith Peterson
Don Murray
as Tom Fiske
Millie Perkins
as Mary Fiske
Ari Meyers
as Amy Peterson
Donald Moffat
as Howard Webster
Jacqueline Brookes
as Judge Miriam Roth
Kristen Vigard
as Lynne Peterson
Denzel Washington
as Martin Sawyer
George Martin
as Steve
John M. Jackson
as Officer Caskey
- Josef Rainer
Josef Rainer
as Reece Campbell
Key crew
Directed by Jud Taylor, written by William A. Schwartz and Mike Robe, produced by Dorothea G. Petrie.
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License to Kill Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 42 ratings.
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License to Kill – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch License to Kill online?
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License to Kill (1986) is available to stream on Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in License to Kill?
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The main cast of License to Kill (1986) includes James Farentino, Penny Fuller, Don Murray, Millie Perkins and Ari Meyers. The film was directed by Jud Taylor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was License to Kill released?
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License to Kill was released on December 16, 1986 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is License to Kill worth watching?
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License to Kill (1986) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for License to Kill?
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Yes. The official License to Kill trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.