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Killer Joe

2012-06-07 · 102 min · ★ 6.5

Crime · Thriller · Drama

A cop who moonlights as a hit man agrees to kill the hated mother of a desperate drug dealer in exchange for a tumble with the young man's virginal sister.

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Directors
William Friedkin
Production companies
ANA Media, Worldview Entertainment, Voltage Pictures, Picture Perfect Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 4,633,668

Top Cast

Matthew McConaugheyMatthew McConaugheyKiller Joe Cooper
Emile HirschEmile HirschChris Smith
Juno TempleJuno TempleDottie Smith
Thomas Haden ChurchThomas Haden ChurchAnsel Smith
Gina GershonGina GershonSharla Smith
Marc MacaulayMarc MacaulayDigger Soames
Gralen Bryant BanksGralen Bryant BanksPizza Patron
Carol SuttonCarol SuttonSaleslady
Danny EpperDanny EpperG-Man
Jeff GalpinBiker Thug
Scott A. MartinScott A. MartinPizza Manager
Gregory C. BachaudFilpatrick
Charley VancePreacher
Julia AdamsAdele (uncredited)
Lynette ZumoWaitress (uncredited)

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