

To Kill the King
Synopsis
Hank Adams, a restaurateur, is having an affair with the wife of a Presidential adviser when they overhear her husband and an admiral discussing “the killing of the patient.” Their discovery draws the attention of a federal agent, who uncovers a government plot to assassinate the President.
Top Cast
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- Director
- George McCowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Cole, Bernard Eismann, Henry Kane, Rodney Sheldon
- Original Title
- To Kill the King
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George McCowan
Tom Cole, Bernard Eismann, Henry Kane, Rodney Sheldon
Department Leadership Roster
George McCowan
Director
Tom Cole
Writer
Bernard Eismann
Writer
Henry Kane
Writer
Rodney Sheldon
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About To Kill the King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is To Kill the King about?
Hank Adams, a restaurateur, is having an affair with the wife of a Presidential adviser when they overhear her husband and an admiral discussing “the killing of the patient.” Their discovery draws the attention of a federal agent, who uncovers a government plot to assassinate the President.
Who directed To Kill the King?
To Kill the King was directed by George McCowan.
Who stars in To Kill the King?
The principal cast of To Kill the King includes Patrick O'Neal, Susan Tyrrell, Barry Morse, Lance Henriksen, Cec Linder.
When was To Kill the King released and how long is it?
To Kill the King was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
