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License to Kill

Nick Carter va tout casser

Synopsis

Didier Formenter, the French scientist, has just put the final touch on an invention that will be able to destroy to destroy any sort of flying apparatus. An international crime gang is very interested in stealing this equipement to sell it to the higher bidder of lawless nations. Menaced, the scientist, who was friends with Nick Carter's father, calls Nick for help. At Nice airport, Nick Carter escapes death, but that night he is unable to stop Formenter's murder. He suspects Bruno, Formenter's adoptive son, and Tonio, the owner of a bar near Formentier's home. Bruno is actually after Formenter's heritage, and for that he tries to kill Catherine, Formentier's granddaughter. Therefore, Nick Carter finds himself against more than a gang, but he will uncover the plots, in time to break every gangster apart.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 24, 2016

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Henri Decoin
Screenplay & Story
Jean Marcillac, André Haguet, Richard Heinz, André Legrand, John Russel Coryell, Robert Braun
Original Score
Pierick Houdy
Original Title
Nick Carter va tout casser
Country of Origin
Italy, France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
Unknown
Production Studios
Florida Films, Chaumiane, Filmstudio

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Henri Decoin

Screenplay & Story

Jean Marcillac, André Haguet, Richard Heinz, André Legrand, John Russel Coryell, Robert Braun

Original Score & Music

Pierick Houdy

Director of Photography

Lucien Joulin, Henri Persin

Film Editing

Charles Bretoneiche

Producers

André Legrand, André Michelin

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:John Russel Coryell

Department Leadership Roster

Henri Decoin

Henri Decoin

Director

Richard Heinz

Writer

Jean Marcillac

Writer

André Legrand

Producer

André Michelin

Producer

Lucien Joulin

Director of Photography

Henri Persin

Director of Photography

Pierick Houdy

Original Music Composer

Charles Bretoneiche

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for License to Kill.

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Frequently Asked Questions About License to Kill

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

What is License to Kill about?

Didier Formenter, the French scientist, has just put the final touch on an invention that will be able to destroy to destroy any sort of flying apparatus. An international crime gang is very interested in stealing this equipement to sell it to the higher bidder of lawless nations. Menaced, the scientist, who was friends with Nick Carter's father, calls Nick for help. At Nice airport, Nick Carter escapes death, but that night he is unable to stop Formenter's murder. He suspects Bruno, Formenter's adoptive son, and Tonio, the owner of a bar near Formentier's home. Bruno is actually after Formenter's heritage, and for that he tries to kill Catherine, Formentier's granddaughter. Therefore, Nick Carter finds himself against more than a gang, but he will uncover the plots, in time to break every gangster apart.

Who directed License to Kill?

License to Kill was directed by Henri Decoin.

Who stars in License to Kill?

The principal cast of License to Kill includes Eddie Constantine, Daphné Dayle, Paul Frankeur, Jean-Paul Moulinot, Margo Lion.

When was License to Kill released and how long is it?

License to Kill was released in 1964 with a total runtime of Unknown.

Who composed the musical score for License to Kill?

The original motion picture soundtrack for License to Kill was composed by Pierick Houdy.

Is License to Kill based on a book or true story?

License to Kill is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "John Russel Coryell".

What is the age rating and content advisory for License to Kill?

License to Kill holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).