Paid to Kill
“"I'm the guy who paid to kill... himself!"”
Synopsis
A man pays a hitman to kill him. Circumstances change and he tries to call off the hit but he has trouble getting the deal killed.
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Do you think about me? Paid to Kill (1954)
Type: Clip • Published 2022-02-10
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Dane Clark
James Nevill
Cecile Chevreau
Joan Peterson
Paul Carpenter
Paul Kirby
Thea Gregory
Andrea Nevill
Anthony Forwood
Glanville
Howard Marion-Crawford
McGowan (as Howard Marion Crawford)
Arthur Young
Hyson
Arnold Diamond
Perkins
Peter Gawthorne
Bowman
Charles Hawtrey
Bill
Ross Hutchinson
Ingham
Warren Mitchell
Laughing Man in Bar
Hugo Schuster
Professor
Avis Scott
Eileen
Geoffrey Sumner
Chapter
Larry Taylor
Tough in Bar
Leslie Wright
Hunter
Martin Lawrence
Grover - Masseur
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Montgomery Tully
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Tabori
- Original Score
- Ivor Slaney
- Original Title
- Paid to Kill
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Lippert Films, Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Montgomery Tully
Paul Tabori
Ivor Slaney
Walter J. Harvey
James Needs
Anthony Hinds
Department Leadership Roster
Walter J. Harvey
Director of Photography
Montgomery Tully
Director
James Needs
Editor
Anthony Hinds
Producer
Paul Tabori
Writer
Ivor Slaney
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paid to Kill
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What is Paid to Kill about?
A man pays a hitman to kill him. Circumstances change and he tries to call off the hit but he has trouble getting the deal killed.
Who directed Paid to Kill?
Paid to Kill was directed by Montgomery Tully.
Who stars in Paid to Kill?
The principal cast of Paid to Kill includes Dane Clark, Cecile Chevreau, Paul Carpenter, Thea Gregory, Anthony Forwood.
When was Paid to Kill released and how long is it?
Paid to Kill was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Paid to Kill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paid to Kill was composed by Ivor Slaney.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paid to Kill?
Paid to Kill holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).