Essential Killing

2010, Mystery & thriller/War, 1h 24m

52 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Driven by a uniquely stark mood and propulsive direction, Essential Killing excels due to an unrelentingly visceral performance from Vincent Gallo. Read critic reviews

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A Taliban soldier (Vincent Gallo) struggles to survive after he escapes his captors and flees into the Polish countryside.

Cast & Crew

Vincent Gallo
Mohammed
Emmanuelle Seigner
Margaret
Zach Cohen
American Contractor 1
Iftach Ophir
American Contractor 2
Nicolai Cleve Broch
Helicopter Pilot 1
Stig Frode Henriksen
Helicopter Pilot 2
David L. Price
Interrogation Officer
Tracy Spencer Shipp
Young Soldier in SUV
Phillip Goss
Military Doctor
Jerzy Skolimowski
Director
Jerzy Skolimowski
Writer
Ewa Piaskowska
Writer
Ewa Piaskowska
Producer
Jerzy Skolimowski
Producer
Andrew Lowe
Executive Producer
Jeremy Thomas
Executive Producer
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Critic Reviews for Essential Killing

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