
Kick or Die
“a mystery attacker..., a past romance..., where revenge becomes obsession!”
Synopsis
A sadistic rapist is atacking female students on a college campus. The college enlists the help of wealthy record producer Craig Merkel who hires his old friend Don Potter to teach the students self-defence. Don meets waitress Eve Campo who has her heart set on a singing career, so Don introduces her to Craig. However Craig has much more than her career on his mind.
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November 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Norton
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Norton
- Original Score
- Jimmie Haskell
- Original Title
- Kick or Die
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Norton
Charles Norton
Jimmie Haskell
Simon Grimley
Chris Davies, Lionel A. Ephraim
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Norton
Director
Charles Norton
Writer
Chris Davies
Producer
Lionel A. Ephraim
Producer
Jimmie Haskell
Original Music Composer
Simon Grimley
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kick or Die
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What is Kick or Die about?
A sadistic rapist is atacking female students on a college campus. The college enlists the help of wealthy record producer Craig Merkel who hires his old friend Don Potter to teach the students self-defence. Don meets waitress Eve Campo who has her heart set on a singing career, so Don introduces her to Craig. However Craig has much more than her career on his mind.
Who directed Kick or Die?
Kick or Die was directed by Charles Norton.
Who stars in Kick or Die?
The principal cast of Kick or Die includes Kevin Bernhardt, Holaday Mason, Joe Stewardson, Tim Wallace.
When was Kick or Die released and how long is it?
Kick or Die was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Kick or Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kick or Die was composed by Jimmie Haskell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kick or Die?
Kick or Die holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).




















