Kill the Day
Synopsis
A desperate drug addict breaks into a locker and steals a bag for his next fix, a small crime that lands him behind bars. In prison, he’s a loner, baited by guards who want to see him snap and lose his shot at parole.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →James Ramsay
James Gallagher
Drew Cain
Drug Dealer
Andrew Barton
James (12 years old)
Stevan Brennan
James' Friend
Michael Thompson
Man On Canal Bank
Jason McKenzie
Andy
Nikki Wright
Provan
Ian Hanmore
Senior Guard
Niall McCloud
Prison guard
Michael Slevin
Prison Guard
Andy Miller
Prison Guard
Robert McEwan
James (10 Years Old)
David McKenzie
James' Friend in Field
William McAuley Jr.
James' Friend in Field
Thomas O'Donnel
Junkie
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lynne Ramsay
- Screenplay & Story
- Lynne Ramsay
- Original Title
- Kill the Day
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Holy Cow Films, Lazennec Tout Court
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynne Ramsay
Lynne Ramsay
Alwin H. Küchler
Lucia Zucchetti
Gavin Emerson
Department Leadership Roster
Lynne Ramsay
Director
Lynne Ramsay
Writer
Alwin H. Küchler
Director of Photography
Gavin Emerson
Producer
Lucia Zucchetti
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kill the Day
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What is Kill the Day about?
A desperate drug addict breaks into a locker and steals a bag for his next fix, a small crime that lands him behind bars. In prison, he’s a loner, baited by guards who want to see him snap and lose his shot at parole.
Who directed Kill the Day?
Kill the Day was directed by Lynne Ramsay.
Who stars in Kill the Day?
The principal cast of Kill the Day includes James Ramsay, Drew Cain, Andrew Barton, Stevan Brennan, Michael Thompson.
When was Kill the Day released and how long is it?
Kill the Day was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 18m.