The Guy with the Knife
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Synopsis
Twenty years after he helped put Jon Buice in a Texas prison, Ray Hill is fighting to free him. Filmed over eight years, The Guy With the Knife traces the history of the friendship between a prominent gay rights activist and a convicted 'gay bash' murderer, set against the backdrop of gay rights, victims' rights, and prisoners' rights, in the harsh Texas justice system.
Release History & Theatrical Window
15/04/2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alison Armstrong
- Original Title
- The Guy with the Knife
- Release Date
- 15/04/2015
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alison Armstrong
Department Leadership Roster
Alison Armstrong
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Guy with the Knife about?
Twenty years after he helped put Jon Buice in a Texas prison, Ray Hill is fighting to free him. Filmed over eight years, The Guy With the Knife traces the history of the friendship between a prominent gay rights activist and a convicted 'gay bash' murderer, set against the backdrop of gay rights, victims' rights, and prisoners' rights, in the harsh Texas justice system.
Who directed The Guy with the Knife?
The Guy with the Knife was directed by Alison Armstrong.
Who stars in The Guy with the Knife?
The principal cast of The Guy with the Knife includes Not specified.
When was The Guy with the Knife released and how long is it?
The Guy with the Knife was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Guy with the Knife?
The Guy with the Knife holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).