Kill or Be Killed
Synopsis
A fictional enactment of the deadly contest between a British soldier and a German sniper hiding in a tree. Kill or Be Killed differs from most army instructional films because of its powerful dramatization.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Len Lye
- Original Title
- Kill or Be Killed
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
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What is Kill or Be Killed about?
A fictional enactment of the deadly contest between a British soldier and a German sniper hiding in a tree. Kill or Be Killed differs from most army instructional films because of its powerful dramatization.
Who directed Kill or Be Killed?
Kill or Be Killed was directed by Len Lye.
Who stars in Kill or Be Killed?
The principal cast of Kill or Be Killed includes Marius Goring.
When was Kill or Be Killed released and how long is it?
Kill or Be Killed was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 18m.