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6.0 / 10(5 votes)IMDb19941h 16mUnited States of America, Japan

Kill the Moonlight

“"I'm a driver, I'm a winner, things are gonna change. I can feel it..."”

Synopsis

A twisted 16mm Gen X comedy disguised as a 1970s drive-in flick, KILL THE MOONLIGHT is the story of Chance, a fish hatchery worker, toxic waste cleaner, and aspiring race car driver whose goal in life is to fix up his Camaro and follow his dreams of championship glory. As the film unfolds, Chance unravels in strange ways after getting contaminated by toxic waste.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1994

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$14K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Steve Hanft
Original Title
Kill the Moonlight
Country of Origin
United States of America, Japan
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 16m
Production Budget
$14K
Production Studios
Plexifilm, P-Vine Japan

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Steve Hanft

Producers

Steve Hanft

Department Leadership Roster

Steve Hanft

Steve Hanft

Director

Steve Hanft

Steve Hanft

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kill the Moonlight.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kill the Moonlight

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

What is Kill the Moonlight about?

A twisted 16mm Gen X comedy disguised as a 1970s drive-in flick, KILL THE MOONLIGHT is the story of Chance, a fish hatchery worker, toxic waste cleaner, and aspiring race car driver whose goal in life is to fix up his Camaro and follow his dreams of championship glory. As the film unfolds, Chance unravels in strange ways after getting contaminated by toxic waste.

Who directed Kill the Moonlight?

Kill the Moonlight was directed by Steve Hanft.

Who stars in Kill the Moonlight?

The principal cast of Kill the Moonlight includes Thomas Hendrix, Maria Hassabi, Ralston Regan, Beata Henrichs, Richmond Arquette.

When was Kill the Moonlight released and how long is it?

Kill the Moonlight was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.