Killing Them Softly
“In America you're on your own.”
Synopsis
Jackie Cogan is an enforcer hired to restore order after three dumb guys rob a Mob protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-27
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Brad Pitt
Jackie Cogan
Scoot McNairy
Frankie
Ben Mendelsohn
Russell
James Gandolfini
Mickey
Ray Liotta
Markie Trattman
Richard Jenkins
Driver
Vincent Curatola
Johnny Amato
Sam Shepard
Dillon
George Carroll
Kenny Gill
Max Casella
Barry Caprio
Trevor Long
Steve Caprio
Linara Washington
Hooker
Ross Brodar
Poker Guy
Wade Allen
Business Suit Agent
Christopher Berry
Cab Driver Agent
Kenneth Brown Jr.
Security Force Agent
Mustafa Harris
Bartender #1
John McConnell
Bartender #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Night Visions Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 30, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 26, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$37.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.53x
+$22.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Dominik
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Dominik
- Original Title
- Killing Them Softly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $37.9M
- Production Studios
- Plan B Entertainment, Chockstone Pictures, 1984 Private Defense Contractors, Annapurna Pictures, Inferno Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Dominik
Andrew Dominik, George V. Higgins
Greig Fraser
Brian A. Kates
Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Steve Schwartz, Paula Mae Schwartz, Anthony Katagas
Department Leadership Roster
Wade Allen
Stunt Coordinator
Darrin Prescott
Stunt Coordinator
Andrew Dominik
Director
Andrew Dominik
Screenplay
Greig Fraser
Director of Photography
Brian A. Kates
Editor
Patricia Norris
Production Design
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Brad Pitt
Producer
Dede Gardner
Producer
Steve Schwartz
Producer
Paula Mae Schwartz
Producer
Anthony Katagas
Producer
Dottie Starling
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Killing Them Softly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Killing Them Softly about?
Jackie Cogan is an enforcer hired to restore order after three dumb guys rob a Mob protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse.
Who directed Killing Them Softly?
Killing Them Softly was directed by Andrew Dominik.
Who stars in Killing Them Softly?
The principal cast of Killing Them Softly includes Brad Pitt, Scoot McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn, James Gandolfini, Ray Liotta.
When was Killing Them Softly released and how long is it?
Killing Them Softly was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Killing Them Softly?
Killing Them Softly had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $37.9M at the worldwide box office (2.53 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Is Killing Them Softly based on a book or true story?
Killing Them Softly is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George V. Higgins".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Killing Them Softly?
Killing Them Softly holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).