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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2010
Runtime
1h 24m
Language
Polish
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$4M
Production Companies
Skopia Film • Cylinder Production • Element Pictures
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Where can I watch Essential Killing?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Essential Killing (2010).
What is Essential Killing about?▼
A Taliban soldier struggles to survive after he escapes his captors and flees into the Polish countryside.
Who directed Essential Killing?▼
Essential Killing was directed by Jerzy Skolimowski and released in 2010. It is a thriller, war film.
How long is Essential Killing?▼
Essential Killing has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
Who stars in Essential Killing?▼
The cast of Essential Killing includes 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 and more.
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