Killing Lazarus
“A Brotherly Bond / Bound for Destruction”
Synopsis
In this 120 minute feature we watch as a childhood friendship shaped by necessity, turns to an adult one of comfort. Local drug dealer Thurgood Jacobs (aka T), and his closest friend Lazarus James (aka L) have been in the business for years. Our story find the two just days before T’s 30th birthday. With the wear and tear of the business weighing on his conscious, the Police bearing down on his team and a purported rat in their ranks, T wants out. However L, who has always had somewhat of a sinister influence over T’s decisions somehow connivance him to stick it out for this one last big score.
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Issa Rae, Dormtainment, & FInC Ent: KILLING LAZARUS- The Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Desmond Faison
- Screenplay & Story
- Desmond Faison
- Original Score
- Philippe Pierre
- Original Title
- Killing Lazarus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Issa Rae Productions, Finc Entertainment Group, Dormtainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Desmond Faison
Desmond Faison
Philippe Pierre
Kenny Dodson
Issa Rae, Jahmela Yarbrough, Gita Williams, Michelle Picchioni, Page Mesher
Department Leadership Roster
Desmond Faison
Director
Desmond Faison
Writer
Lizzie Boyle
Production Design
Issa Rae
Producer
Kenny Dodson
Editor
Karl Ramsey
Stunt Coordinator
Jahmela Yarbrough
Producer
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What is Killing Lazarus about?
In this 120 minute feature we watch as a childhood friendship shaped by necessity, turns to an adult one of comfort. Local drug dealer Thurgood Jacobs (aka T), and his closest friend Lazarus James (aka L) have been in the business for years. Our story find the two just days before T’s 30th birthday. With the wear and tear of the business weighing on his conscious, the Police bearing down on his team and a purported rat in their ranks, T wants out. However L, who has always had somewhat of a sinister influence over T’s decisions somehow connivance him to stick it out for this one last big score.
Who directed Killing Lazarus?
Killing Lazarus was directed by Desmond Faison.
Who stars in Killing Lazarus?
The principal cast of Killing Lazarus includes Brent Huff, Jahmela Yarbrough, Deji LaRay, Shayla Hale, Elizabeth Grullón.
When was Killing Lazarus released and how long is it?
Killing Lazarus was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Killing Lazarus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Killing Lazarus was composed by Philippe Pierre.