Copkiller
“He is young, he is rich. He doesn't do it for money.”
Synopsis
A NYPD officer imprisons and tortures an admitted cop-killer, but finds the tables turned when his victim refuses to break and in fact urges more punishment.
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John Lydon in Order of Death/Copkiller/Corrupt [1983] Movie 1080p
Type: Clip • Published 2022-06-13
Top Cast
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Harvey Keitel
Lt. Fred O'Connor
John Lydon
Leo Smith
Nicole Garcia
Lenore Carvo
Leonard Mann
Bob Carvo
Sylvia Sidney
Margaret Smith
Carla Romanelli
Nicola Cancellaro
Ettore Venturini
Antonio D'Acquisto
Benedetto Sestili
Giorgio Lucenti
Angelo Cecchetti
Nikolaus Moras
Bob Kelly
Tony Mayer
Harriet Kurland
Paul Ragonese
A.L. Sheppard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 19, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Faenza
- Screenplay & Story
- Ennio De Concini, Roberto Faenza, Hugh Fleetwood
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Copkiller
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Aura Film, Cooperativa Jean Vigo, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Faenza
Ennio De Concini, Roberto Faenza, Hugh Fleetwood
Ennio Morricone
Giuseppe Pinori
Nino Baragli
Elda Ferri
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Faenza
Director
Ennio De Concini
Screenplay
Roberto Faenza
Screenplay
Hugh Fleetwood
Screenplay
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Elda Ferri
Producer
Giuseppe Pinori
Director of Photography
Nino Baragli
Editor
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Copkiller
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Copkiller about?
A NYPD officer imprisons and tortures an admitted cop-killer, but finds the tables turned when his victim refuses to break and in fact urges more punishment.
Who directed Copkiller?
Copkiller was directed by Roberto Faenza.
Who stars in Copkiller?
The principal cast of Copkiller includes Harvey Keitel, John Lydon, Nicole Garcia, Leonard Mann, Sylvia Sidney.
When was Copkiller released and how long is it?
Copkiller was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Copkiller?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Copkiller was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is Copkiller based on a book or true story?
Copkiller is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hugh Fleetwood".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Copkiller?
Copkiller holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).