Nightkill
“Your throat dries, heart pounds, flesh crawls and you panic...that is the fear of...”
Synopsis
The wife of a wealthy industrialist finds herself caught-up in a web of intrigue & murder which was created by her own deceit. When she tries to escape the results of her actions, she too falls victim to deception.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Nightkill (1980) - Teaser Trailer
Type: Teaser • Published 2009-05-17
Top Cast
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Jaclyn Smith
Katherine Atwell
Robert Mitchum
Donner/Rodriguez
Mike Connors
Wendell Atwell
James Franciscus
Steve Fulton
Fritz Weaver
Herbert Childs
Sybil Danning
Monika Childs
Tina Menard
Consuela
Melanie MacQueen
Alice
Belinda Mayne
Christine
Michael Anderson Jr.
Lt. Donner
Burke Rhind
McCarthy
Sanford Gibbons
Desk Sergeant at Precinct
Paty Lombard
Avis Girl
Bill Allen
Porter #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 2, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Post
- Screenplay & Story
- Joan Andre
- Original Score
- Günther Fischer
- Original Title
- Nightkill
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Cine Artist Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Post
Joan Andre, John Case
Günther Fischer
Anthony B. Richmond
Gary Griffin, Patrick McMahon
David Gil, Richard Hellman
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Post
Director
Joan Andre
Screenplay
David Gil
Producer
Richard Hellman
Producer
Günther Fischer
Original Music Composer
Anthony B. Richmond
Director of Photography
Gary Griffin
Editor
Patrick McMahon
Editor
Peter Williams
Production Design
Nolan Miller
Costume Design
Nancy Renard
Costume Design
Kati Berking
Costume Design
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightkill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nightkill about?
The wife of a wealthy industrialist finds herself caught-up in a web of intrigue & murder which was created by her own deceit. When she tries to escape the results of her actions, she too falls victim to deception.
Who directed Nightkill?
Nightkill was directed by Ted Post.
Who stars in Nightkill?
The principal cast of Nightkill includes Jaclyn Smith, Robert Mitchum, Mike Connors, James Franciscus, Fritz Weaver.
When was Nightkill released and how long is it?
Nightkill was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Nightkill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nightkill was composed by Günther Fischer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nightkill?
Nightkill holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).