Bad Karma
Synopsis
Jack Malloy is a hardcore career criminal until a near-death experience causes him to turn his world around. But when his former partner Drake is released from prison, he tracks Jack down to blackmail him into one last job. Jack is a new man determined to lead an honest life. Drake is a charming psycho intent on vengeance. Sometimes, old friends can carry some extreme baggage. And for one of them, coming to terms with the past is going to be murder. Vanessa Gray and Andy McPhee co-star in this taut action/drama about good intentions, dark secrets and the harsh consequences of BAD KARMA.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 18, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Suri Krishnamma
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Allrich, Alevé Loh
- Original Title
- Bad Karma
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Limelight International Media Entertainment, Zero Gravity Management, Odyssey Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Suri Krishnamma
Steve Allrich, Alevé Loh
Mark Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Allrich
Writer
Suri Krishnamma
Director
Alevé Loh
Writer
Mark Williams
Producer
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Bad Karma about?
Jack Malloy is a hardcore career criminal until a near-death experience causes him to turn his world around. But when his former partner Drake is released from prison, he tracks Jack down to blackmail him into one last job. Jack is a new man determined to lead an honest life. Drake is a charming psycho intent on vengeance. Sometimes, old friends can carry some extreme baggage. And for one of them, coming to terms with the past is going to be murder. Vanessa Gray and Andy McPhee co-star in this taut action/drama about good intentions, dark secrets and the harsh consequences of BAD KARMA.
Who directed Bad Karma?
Bad Karma was directed by Suri Krishnamma.
Who stars in Bad Karma?
The principal cast of Bad Karma includes Dominic Purcell, Ray Liotta, Andy McPhee, Vanessa Gray, Ty Hungerford.
When was Bad Karma released and how long is it?
Bad Karma was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Karma?
Bad Karma holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).