Overkill
“The hunter becomes the hunted.”
Synopsis
American Police officer Jack Hazard heads for South America after being ordered to take time off by his boss after a raid goes bad. Once there, however, he finds himself caught up with a stranger wanted by the government, and soon ends up in prison. He and his unwanted companion escape, and now Jack must try to get back to safety while being hunted down by an iron-fisted tyrant.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dean Raphael Ferrandini
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Lazarus, Ron Swanson
- Original Score
- Jim Ervin
- Original Title
- Overkill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- East & West Productions, Newmarket Productions, Tanglewood Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dean Raphael Ferrandini
Jerry Lazarus, Ron Swanson
Jim Ervin
John M. Stephens
David Kern
Andy Howard, Carrie Chambers
Department Leadership Roster
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Costume Design
Dean Raphael Ferrandini
Director
Andy Howard
Producer
Jerry Lazarus
Screenplay
Ron Swanson
Screenplay
Carrie Chambers
Producer
Howard Smith
Production Design
Hank Baumert
Stunt Coordinator
David Kern
Editor
John M. Stephens
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Overkill
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What is Overkill about?
American Police officer Jack Hazard heads for South America after being ordered to take time off by his boss after a raid goes bad. Once there, however, he finds himself caught up with a stranger wanted by the government, and soon ends up in prison. He and his unwanted companion escape, and now Jack must try to get back to safety while being hunted down by an iron-fisted tyrant.
Who directed Overkill?
Overkill was directed by Dean Raphael Ferrandini.
Who stars in Overkill?
The principal cast of Overkill includes Aaron Norris, Michael Nouri, Kenneth Moskow, Pamela Dickerson, David Rowe.
When was Overkill released and how long is it?
Overkill was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Overkill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Overkill was composed by Jim Ervin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Overkill?
Overkill holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).