License to Kill
“He is their only hope for justice.”
Synopsis
A grieving family whose daughter was killed in a car crash with a drunken driver is outraged and frustrated as they encounter the inevitable bureaucratic delays in bringing the case to trial. Once in the courtroom, they are horror-stricken as the young, hard-pressed district attorney seems unable to overcome the technicalities and maneuverings that the driver's attorney uses to keep his client out of jail and still on the streets as a legal driver. When the judge is forced to rule time and again in favor of the defense, it appears that the driver might escape punishment altogether.
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James Farentino
John Peterson
Penny Fuller
Judith Peterson
Don Murray
Tom Fiske
Millie Perkins
Mary Fiske
Ari Meyers
Amy Peterson
Donald Moffat
Howard Webster
Jacqueline Brookes
Judge Miriam Roth
Kristen Vigard
Lynne Peterson
Denzel Washington
Martin Sawyer
George Martin
Steve
John M. Jackson
Officer Caskey
Josef Rainer
Reece Campbell
Jerry Haynes
Bill Wilson
Marc Gilpin
Larry Chernoff
Niki Flacks
Meredith
Hugh Gorrian
Brice McCullough
Kenneth Barry
Lou
Brandon Smith
Warren Clark
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jud Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- William A. Schwartz, Mike Robe
- Original Score
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Original Title
- License to Kill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Marian Rees Associates, D. Petrie Productions, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jud Taylor
William A. Schwartz, Mike Robe
Laurence Rosenthal
Robert C. Jessup
Paul LaMastra
Dorothea G. Petrie, Marian Rees
Department Leadership Roster
Jud Taylor
Director
Robert C. Jessup
Director of Photography
William A. Schwartz
Writer
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Mike Robe
Writer
Dorothea G. Petrie
Producer
Paul LaMastra
Editor
Elizabeth McBride
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About License to Kill
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What is License to Kill about?
A grieving family whose daughter was killed in a car crash with a drunken driver is outraged and frustrated as they encounter the inevitable bureaucratic delays in bringing the case to trial. Once in the courtroom, they are horror-stricken as the young, hard-pressed district attorney seems unable to overcome the technicalities and maneuverings that the driver's attorney uses to keep his client out of jail and still on the streets as a legal driver. When the judge is forced to rule time and again in favor of the defense, it appears that the driver might escape punishment altogether.
Who directed License to Kill?
License to Kill was directed by Jud Taylor.
Who stars in License to Kill?
The principal cast of License to Kill includes James Farentino, Penny Fuller, Don Murray, Millie Perkins, Ari Meyers.
When was License to Kill released and how long is it?
License to Kill was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for License to Kill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for License to Kill was composed by Laurence Rosenthal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for License to Kill?
License to Kill holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).