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Essential Killing
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Essential Killing

2010-09-06 · 84 min · ★ 5.9

Thriller · War

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

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Directors
Jerzy Skolimowski
Production companies
Skopia Film, Cylinder Production, Element Pictures, Mythberg Films, Syrena Films, CANAL+ Polska
Countries
Poland, Norway, Ireland, Hungary
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,654,073

Top Cast

Vincent GalloVincent GalloMohammed
Emmanuelle SeignerEmmanuelle SeignerMargaret
David L. PriceDavid L. PriceInterrogation Officer
Zach CohenZach CohenAmerican Contractor 1
Iftach OphirIftach OphirAmerican Contractor 2
Nicolai Cleve BrochNicolai Cleve BrochHelicopter Pilot 1
Stig Frode HenriksenStig Frode HenriksenHelicopter Pilot 2
Dariusz JuzyszynDariusz JuzyszynLogger
Janusz WojtarowiczJanusz WojtarowiczMargaret's Husband

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