Kill or Be Killed
“Tierney in his toughest role!”
Synopsis
An innocent man accused of a murder hides out aboard a steam ship in South American.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Nosseck
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence L. Goldman, Max Nosseck, Arnold Lipp
- Original Score
- Karl Hajos
- Original Title
- Kill or Be Killed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Juno Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Nosseck
Lawrence L. Goldman, Max Nosseck, Arnold Lipp
Karl Hajos
J. Roy Hunt
W.L. Bagier
Walter Jurmann
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Hajos
Original Music Composer
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
W.L. Bagier
Editor
Lawrence L. Goldman
Writer
Walter Jurmann
Producer
Max Nosseck
Writer
Arnold Lipp
Writer
Max Nosseck
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kill or Be Killed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kill or Be Killed about?
An innocent man accused of a murder hides out aboard a steam ship in South American.
Who directed Kill or Be Killed?
Kill or Be Killed was directed by Max Nosseck.
Who stars in Kill or Be Killed?
The principal cast of Kill or Be Killed includes Lawrence Tierney, Marissa O'Brien, Rudolph Anders, George Coulouris, Veloso Pires.
When was Kill or Be Killed released and how long is it?
Kill or Be Killed was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Kill or Be Killed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kill or Be Killed was composed by Karl Hajos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kill or Be Killed?
Kill or Be Killed holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).