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To Make a Killing

December 1, 1988 1h 28m 6.3/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1988. To Make a Killing is a horror film. directed by Karl Zwicky. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Tamblyn Lord, John Godden, and Kelly Dingwall

Synopsis

Damon Kennedy (Tamblyn Lord, The River Kings) is an impressionable young man ready to begin university life. On the other side of the tracks live Terry (Craig Pearce, co-author of Strictly Ballroom), Felix (John Godden) and Benny (Kelly Dingwall) — who get their kicks out of robbing houses and chasing girls. But they're broke and all out of cash. During a routine burglary the gang discover an innocent Damon. Brushing off the intrusion and pretending they are looking for some mates, the gang flee the scene but bored Damon follows them and joins their group for the day, hoping to find some fun.When the gang picks up two girls, things become unhinged as a drunk Damon brags about some of his family's many affluent friends. Forced to take them to one of his cash-rich contacts, Damon's nightmare has only just begun. As Terry discovers that the wealthy don't always carry cash, what starts as a burglary soon turns into a killing spree.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 1, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (3 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Australia Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is To Make a Killing about?

Damon Kennedy (Tamblyn Lord, The River Kings) is an impressionable young man ready to begin university life. On the other side of the tracks live Terry (Craig Pearce, co-author of Strictly Ballroom...

Who directed To Make a Killing?

To Make a Killing was directed by Karl Zwicky.

How long is To Make a Killing?

To Make a Killing has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was To Make a Killing released?

To Make a Killing was released on December 1, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in To Make a Killing?

The main cast of To Make a Killing includes Tamblyn Lord, John Godden, Kelly Dingwall, Craig Pearce, Tiffiny Dowe.