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5.2 / 10(15 votes)IMDbR19951h 40mUnited States of America

The Killing Machine

“He's dead on target.”

Synopsis

Harlin Garret loses his memory and finds himself closed in a facility claimed to belong to the state security services. The manager of this place tells Garrett he used to be a killer for the mob but Garrett refuses to believe. Then he is forced to kill people that are a "Risk to the state security", but the whole story gets complicated when Garret falls in love with one of his victims...

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 11, 1995

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 28, 1994

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Mitchell
Screenplay & Story
David Mitchell, Damian Lee
Original Score
Ronald J. Weiss
Original Title
The Killing Machine
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
A-Pix Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Mitchell

Screenplay & Story

David Mitchell, Damian Lee

Original Score & Music

Ronald J. Weiss

Director of Photography

David Pelletier

Film Editing

David Buder

Producers

Ashok Amritraj, Damian Lee

Department Leadership Roster

David Mitchell

Director

David Mitchell

Writer

Damian Lee

Damian Lee

Producer

David Buder

Editor

John Gillespie

Production Design

Shelley Mansell

Costume Design

David Pelletier

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

CanadaR
Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Killing Machine.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killing Machine

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Killing Machine about?

Harlin Garret loses his memory and finds himself closed in a facility claimed to belong to the state security services. The manager of this place tells Garrett he used to be a killer for the mob but Garrett refuses to believe. Then he is forced to kill people that are a "Risk to the state security", but the whole story gets complicated when Garret falls in love with one of his victims...

Who directed The Killing Machine?

The Killing Machine was directed by David Mitchell.

Who stars in The Killing Machine?

The principal cast of The Killing Machine includes Jeff Wincott, Michael Ironside, Terri Hawkes, Calista Carradine, Richard Fitzpatrick.

When was The Killing Machine released and how long is it?

The Killing Machine was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

Who composed the musical score for The Killing Machine?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Killing Machine was composed by Ronald J. Weiss.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Killing Machine?

The Killing Machine holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).