Requiem for a Killer
Originally released in 2011. Requiem for a Killer is a thriller film. directed by Jérôme Le Maire.
Starring Clovis Cornillac, Mélanie Laurent, and Tchéky Karyo
Synopsis
Lucretia is a killer for hire. Specialised in poisoning and passionate about opera, she'll have to fulfill a difficult contract in the heart of the Swiss alps. Posing as a singer, Lucretia will have to appear on the scene of the higly exclusive Festival d'Ermeux and try to kill one of her partners: British bariton Alexander Child. Having recently acquired a Scottish distillery, he remains the only obstacle to a strategic pipeline project with considerable economic stakes; having recently won a tough legal battle against British Oil, their last resort is to eliminate him. Complicating everything is Rico, sent by the French contra-espionage, who tries to infiltrate the orchestra and stop the plot against Alexander Child.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 23, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (91 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Clovis Cornillac
as Rico
Mélanie Laurent
as Lucrèce
Tchéky Karyo
as L'Arménien
Xavier Gallais
as Xavier De Ferrières
Christopher Stills
as Alexander Child
Corrado Invernizzi
as Vittorio Biamonte
Michel Fau
as Le Chef d'orchestre
Frédérique Tirmont
as La Colonel
Johan Leysen
as Van Kummant
Jean-Claude Dreyfus
as Le maître de chant
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Alter Films
- StudioCanal
- France 2 Cinéma
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Requiem for a Killer about?
Lucretia is a killer for hire. Specialised in poisoning and passionate about opera, she'll have to fulfill a difficult contract in the heart of the Swiss alps. Posing as a singer, Lucretia will hav...
Who directed Requiem for a Killer?
Requiem for a Killer was directed by Jérôme Le Maire.
How long is Requiem for a Killer?
Requiem for a Killer has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Requiem for a Killer released?
Requiem for a Killer was released on February 23, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Requiem for a Killer?
The main cast of Requiem for a Killer includes Clovis Cornillac, Mélanie Laurent, Tchéky Karyo, Xavier Gallais, Christopher Stills.