Licensed to Kill
Synopsis
A riveting journey into the minds of men whose contempt for homosexuals led them to murder. Attacked in 1977 by gay bashers on the streets of San Francisco, filmmaker Arthur Dong confronts murderers of gay men face-to-face in his film. He asks them directly: “Why did you do it?”
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Sundance Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Dong
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Dong, Allan Bérubé
- Original Score
- Miriam Cutler
- Original Title
- Licensed to Kill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- DeepFocus Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Dong
Arthur Dong, Allan Bérubé
Miriam Cutler
Robert Shepard
Arthur Dong
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Dong
Director
Miriam Cutler
Original Music Composer
Arthur Dong
Writer
Arthur Dong
Editor
Robert Shepard
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Licensed to Kill
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What is Licensed to Kill about?
A riveting journey into the minds of men whose contempt for homosexuals led them to murder. Attacked in 1977 by gay bashers on the streets of San Francisco, filmmaker Arthur Dong confronts murderers of gay men face-to-face in his film. He asks them directly: “Why did you do it?”
Who directed Licensed to Kill?
Licensed to Kill was directed by Arthur Dong.
Who stars in Licensed to Kill?
The principal cast of Licensed to Kill includes Donald Aldrich, Corey Burley, Raymond Childs, William Cross, Arthur Dong.
When was Licensed to Kill released and how long is it?
Licensed to Kill was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Licensed to Kill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Licensed to Kill was composed by Miriam Cutler.