Fresh Kill
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Synopsis
Shareen and Claire, a lesbian couple living on Staten Island, find themselves ensnared in a vast conspiracy involving a ghost ship of nuclear refuse, ominous television commercials, and deadly cat food.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Fresh Kill, A film by Shu Lea Cheang, Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-28
Top Cast
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Sarita Choudhury
Shareen Lightfoot
Erin McMurtry
Claire Mayakovsky
Laurie Carlos
Mimi Mayakovsky
Abraham Lim
Jiannbin Lui
José Zúñiga
Miguel Flores
Will Kempe
Stuart Sterling
Nelini Stamp
Honey Mayakovsky Lightfoot
Rino Thunder
Clayton Lightfoot, Sr.
Pedro Pietri
Condom Poet
Kate Valk
Mother Mary
Ron Vawter
Roger Bailey
Robbie McCauley
Nina Simpson
Karen Finley
Bernadette Cherryhome
Nicky Paraiso
Supermarket Manager
Alva Rogers
Woman in Locker
Jessica Hagedorn
Bookseller
George C. Wolfe
Cat Lover
Ching Gonzalez
Man Bathing
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 12, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 19, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shu Lea Cheang
- Screenplay & Story
- Jessica Hagedorn
- Original Score
- Vernon Reid
- Original Title
- Fresh Kill
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television, ITVS, Woo Art International, Airways Project
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shu Lea Cheang
Jessica Hagedorn
Vernon Reid
Jane Castle
Lauren Zuckerman
Shu Lea Cheang
Department Leadership Roster
Nancy Deren
Production Design
Candice Donnelly
Costume Design
Shu Lea Cheang
Producer
Lauren Zuckerman
Editor
Jane Castle
Director of Photography
Jessica Hagedorn
Writer
Shu Lea Cheang
Director
Vernon Reid
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Criterion Collection
The Complete Criterion Collection. The Criterion Collection is a video distribution company that sells 'important classic and contemporary films' in editions that offer the highest technical quality. This list contains only the featured films released on DVD, BluRay and 4K Criterion releases — no supplements are included. Organized by spine number with the newest releases first. CC标准收藏完整收录版： 收录标准收藏（Criterion Collection）发行的重要经典及当代电影。仅包含正片（涵盖 DVD、蓝光及 4K 版本），已排除花絮补充内容。按 CC 发行编号倒序排列（最新发行在前）。 *注：榜单源数据中包含部分剧集/迷你剧，由于本片单只收录纯电影，故不再收录以下非电影条目：* • [#214] Mangrove (2020) • [#215] Lovers Rock (2020) • [#216] Red, White and Blue (2020) • [#217] Alex Wheatle (2020) • [#486] Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day (1972) • [#647] Dekalog (1989) • [#944] World on a Wire (1973) • [#1187] Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980) • [#1338] Fanny and Alexander (1984) • [#1341] Tanner '88 (1988) • [#1371] Scenes from a Marriage (1973) *注：以下影片因 TMDB 尚未收录，暂不在此片单中展示：* • [#531] First (2012) • [#1699] Ulysse (1983) *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-11 07:39:08 UTC+8)*
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fresh Kill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fresh Kill about?
Shareen and Claire, a lesbian couple living on Staten Island, find themselves ensnared in a vast conspiracy involving a ghost ship of nuclear refuse, ominous television commercials, and deadly cat food.
Who directed Fresh Kill?
Fresh Kill was directed by Shu Lea Cheang.
Who stars in Fresh Kill?
The principal cast of Fresh Kill includes Sarita Choudhury, Erin McMurtry, Laurie Carlos, Abraham Lim, José Zúñiga.
When was Fresh Kill released and how long is it?
Fresh Kill was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Fresh Kill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fresh Kill was composed by Vernon Reid.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fresh Kill?
Fresh Kill holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).