Omar Killed Me
Originally released in 2011. Omar Killed Me is a drama/thriller film. directed by Roschdy Zem. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sami Bouajila, Maurice Bénichou, and Denis Podalydès
Synopsis
In the summer of 1991 an elderly woman Ghislaine Marchal is found murdered in the basement of her home with the message "Omar M'a Tuer" (Omar has kill me) written beside in her own blood. Despite a lack of forensic or DNA evidence, her Moroccan gardener Omar Raddad is found guilty and sentenced to 18 years in a French prison. Shocked by the case, and convinced of his innocence, journalist Pierre-Emmanuel Vaugrenard moves to Nice to investigate, and uncover the truth...
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 21, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (144 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Sami Bouajila
as Omar Raddad
Maurice Bénichou
as Maître Jacques Vergès
Denis Podalydès
as Pierre-Emmanuel Vaugrenard
Salomé Stévenin
as Maud
Nozha Khouadra
as Latifa Raddad
Afida Tahri
as Latifa's mother
Yanis Abdellaoui
as Karim as a child
Ayoub El Mahlili
as Karim s a young boy
Martial Rivol
as President Djian
Lounès Tazairt
as Mr. Sheriff
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Tessalit Production
- Mars Films
- France 2 Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Omar Killed Me about?
In the summer of 1991 an elderly woman Ghislaine Marchal is found murdered in the basement of her home with the message "Omar M'a Tuer" (Omar has kill me) written beside in her own blood. Despite a...
Who directed Omar Killed Me?
Omar Killed Me was directed by Roschdy Zem.
How long is Omar Killed Me?
Omar Killed Me has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Omar Killed Me released?
Omar Killed Me was released on June 21, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Omar Killed Me?
The main cast of Omar Killed Me includes Sami Bouajila, Maurice Bénichou, Denis Podalydès, Salomé Stévenin, Nozha Khouadra.
Is Omar Killed Me worth watching?
Omar Killed Me has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 144 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.