The Kill-Off
“Gossip Can Kill.”
Synopsis
In a seedy New Jersey nightclub, gossip turns to murder when the owner Pete hires exotic dancer Danny Lee, who starts up an affair with barfly Ralph, much to the chagrin of his bedridden wife, Luane.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maggie Greenwald
- Screenplay & Story
- Maggie Greenwald, Jim Thompson
- Original Score
- Evan Lurie
- Original Title
- The Kill-Off
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Palace Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maggie Greenwald
Maggie Greenwald, Jim Thompson
Evan Lurie
Declan Quinn
James Y. Kwei
Lydia Dean Pilcher
Department Leadership Roster
Maggie Greenwald
Director
Maggie Greenwald
Writer
Declan Quinn
Director of Photography
Lydia Dean Pilcher
Producer
Evan Lurie
Original Music Composer
James Y. Kwei
Editor
Pamela Woodbridge
Production Design
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 The Kill-Off
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Kill-Off about?
In a seedy New Jersey nightclub, gossip turns to murder when the owner Pete hires exotic dancer Danny Lee, who starts up an affair with barfly Ralph, much to the chagrin of his bedridden wife, Luane.
Who directed The Kill-Off?
The Kill-Off was directed by Maggie Greenwald.
Who stars in The Kill-Off?
The principal cast of The Kill-Off includes Loretta Gross, Steve Monroe, Cathy Haase, Andrew Lee Barrett, Jackson Sims.
When was The Kill-Off released and how long is it?
The Kill-Off was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kill-Off?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kill-Off was composed by Evan Lurie.
Is The Kill-Off based on a book or true story?
The Kill-Off is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jim Thompson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kill-Off?
The Kill-Off holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).