Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger
Synopsis
An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket). Topics include the ongoing presidential campaign, the possibility of a black president, George W. Bush, gas prices, low-paid jobs, ringtones and bottled water, sex, relationships and the correct use of the n-word
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Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-03-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 2010
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marty Callner
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Rock
- Original Title
- Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- CR Enterprises, Funny Business Productions, HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marty Callner
Chris Rock
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Marty Callner
Director
Chris Rock
Writer
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What is Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger about?
An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket). Topics include the ongoing presidential campaign, the possibility of a black president, George W. Bush, gas prices, low-paid jobs, ringtones and bottled water, sex, relationships and the correct use of the n-word
Who directed Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger?
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger was directed by Marty Callner.
Who stars in Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger?
The principal cast of Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger includes Chris Rock.
When was Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger released and how long is it?
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger?
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+.