The Killing of John Lennon
“I was nobody until I killed the biggest somebody on earth.”
Synopsis
The film follows the travels and accounts of Mark Chapman (Jonas Ball) and gives the watcher an insight into his mind. It starts with him in Hawaii and how he does not fit in with anyone including his job; family; friends etc. He says he is searching for a purpose in his life and that it has no direction. He seeks refuge in the public library where he finds the book, 'The Catcher in the Rye'. He becomes obsessed with the book and believes that he himself is the protaganist in the book, Holden Caulfield. He believes the ideas in the book reflect his own personal life and how he does not fit in anywhere and he reads it constantly. He then finds another book in the library about The Beatles singer John Lennon and begins a personal hatred for him.
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The Killing of John Lennon - trailer - IFFR 2006
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-23
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jonas Ball
Mark Chapman
Joe Abbate
Taxi Driver
Gail Kay Bell
Psychiatrist
J. Francis Curley
Security Guard
Nicole Delorey
Record Shop Girl
Sofia Dubrawsky
Jude
Krisha Fairchild
Chapman's mom
Vera Felice
Prostitute
James Hadde
Scientologist
Robert C. Kirk
Det. John Sullivan
Thomas A. McMahon
Spiro
Mie Omori
Gloria Chapman
Joe Rosario
Police Inspector
John Sierros
Reporter (as John Sierros)
Anthony Solis
Gun Salesman
Tom Zolandz
Goresh
Zero Kazama
Scientologist Leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Piddington
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Piddington
- Original Title
- The Killing of John Lennon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Picture Players Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Piddington
Andrew Piddington
Roger Eaton
Tony Palmer
Rakha Singh
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Piddington
Director
Andrew Piddington
Writer
Rakha Singh
Producer
Tora Peterson
Production Design
Tony Palmer
Editor
Roger Eaton
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killing of John Lennon
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What is The Killing of John Lennon about?
The film follows the travels and accounts of Mark Chapman (Jonas Ball) and gives the watcher an insight into his mind. It starts with him in Hawaii and how he does not fit in with anyone including his job; family; friends etc. He says he is searching for a purpose in his life and that it has no direction. He seeks refuge in the public library where he finds the book, 'The Catcher in the Rye'. He becomes obsessed with the book and believes that he himself is the protaganist in the book, Holden Caulfield. He believes the ideas in the book reflect his own personal life and how he does not fit in anywhere and he reads it constantly. He then finds another book in the library about The Beatles singer John Lennon and begins a personal hatred for him.
Who directed The Killing of John Lennon?
The Killing of John Lennon was directed by Andrew Piddington.
Who stars in The Killing of John Lennon?
The principal cast of The Killing of John Lennon includes Jonas Ball, Joe Abbate, Gail Kay Bell, J. Francis Curley, Nicole Delorey.
When was The Killing of John Lennon released and how long is it?
The Killing of John Lennon was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Killing of John Lennon?
The Killing of John Lennon holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).