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Movie Info

Despite a paucity of evidence, a nearly illiterate Moroccan-born gardener (Sami Bouajila) is sent to prison for the murder of his wealthy employer.

Genre:

drama, mystery and thriller
Original Language:

French (France)
Director:

Roschdy Zem
Producer:

Rachid Bouchareb, Jean Bréhat
Writer:

Rachid Bouchareb, Olivier Gorce, Olivier Lorelle, Sylvie Lotiron
Runtime:

1h 25m

Cast & Crew

Sami Bouajila
Omar Raddad

Denis Podalydès
Pierre-Emmanuel Vaugrenard

Maurice Bénichou
Jacques Vergès

Salomé Stévenin
Maud

Nozha Khouadra
Latifa Raddad

Afida Tahri
La mère de Latifa

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Critic Reviews for Omar Killed Me

All Critics (4) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (2)

The adherence to a Grisham-like structure all but kills the film's chances of leaving a lasting impression.

March 22, 2012 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

R. Kurt Osenlund
Slant Magazine
Despite featuring lots of talking, Omar Killed Me never gets talky. Instead, it simply plays out like a compelling murder mystery.

January 4, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Peter Gutiérrez
CineVue
Bouajila, in particular, is excellent in the lead role, convincingly internalising complex emotions: defiance, desperation, anger, and defeat.

February 29, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Chris Buckle
The Skinny
...a well-intentioned misfire...

September 16, 2011 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…

David Nusair
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