Killing for Love
Das Versprechen
“Love Is The Ultimate Weapon.”
Synopsis
Derek and Nancy Haysom were brutally murdered in their house in Lynchburg, Virginia, on March 30, 1985. Suspicion fell on their daughter Elizabeth and her boyfriend Jens Söring. They flee to Europe, but are caught and extradited to the U.S. Elizabeth is sentenced to 90 years in jail for incitement to murder, Jens Söring to two life sentences. Karin Steinberger, Marcus Vetter and their team spent over three years researching this case, which achieved world-wide notoriety. They uncovered new evidence, including the fact none of the blood samples found at the scene of the crime belonged to Jens Söring.
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Killing for Love Trailer #1 (2017) | Movieclips Indie
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Munich International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$300K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcus Vetter, Karin Steinberger
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcus Vetter, Karin Steinberger
- Original Score
- Jens Ole Huerkamp
- Original Title
- Das Versprechen
- Country of Origin
- Sweden, Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Budget
- $300K
- Production Studios
- Filmperspektive, DR, BBC, SVT, ARTE, SWR, BR, VPRO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcus Vetter, Karin Steinberger
Marcus Vetter, Karin Steinberger
Jens Ole Huerkamp
Department Leadership Roster
Marcus Vetter
Director
Karin Steinberger
Director
Marcus Vetter
Screenplay
Karin Steinberger
Screenplay
Jens Ole Huerkamp
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Killing for Love
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What is Killing for Love about?
Derek and Nancy Haysom were brutally murdered in their house in Lynchburg, Virginia, on March 30, 1985. Suspicion fell on their daughter Elizabeth and her boyfriend Jens Söring. They flee to Europe, but are caught and extradited to the U.S. Elizabeth is sentenced to 90 years in jail for incitement to murder, Jens Söring to two life sentences. Karin Steinberger, Marcus Vetter and their team spent over three years researching this case, which achieved world-wide notoriety. They uncovered new evidence, including the fact none of the blood samples found at the scene of the crime belonged to Jens Söring.
Who directed Killing for Love?
Killing for Love was directed by Marcus Vetter, Karin Steinberger.
Who stars in Killing for Love?
The principal cast of Killing for Love includes Imogen Poots, Daniel Brühl, Jens Söring, Gail Ball, Steven Rosenfield.
When was Killing for Love released and how long is it?
Killing for Love was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Killing for Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Killing for Love was composed by Jens Ole Huerkamp.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Killing for Love?
Killing for Love holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).