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      Essential Killing

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

      53 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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      Movie Info

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

      Cast & Crew

      Zach Cohen
      Iftach Ophir
      Nicolai Cleve Broch
      Stig Frode Henriksen
      David L. Price
      Tracy Spencer Shipp
      Phillip Goss
      Andrew Lowe
      Jeremy Thomas

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