Time to Kill
Tempo di uccidere
“An innocent man just went over the edge of reason.”
Synopsis
During the invasion of Ethiopia in 1936, a wounded Italian soldier ends up stranded in the desert after a truck wreck. He makes his way to the nearest army hospital, losing his sanity in the process.
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Time To Kill (1989) - VHS Trailer [VDC Video]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-23
Top Cast
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Nicolas Cage
Enrico Silvestri
Ricky Tognazzi
Mario
Patrice-Flora Praxo
Mariam
Gianluca Favilla
Autista di Enrico
Georges Claisse
Tiberi
Robert Liensol
Joannes
Giancarlo Giannini
Il Maggiore
Vittorio Amandola
Cerioni
Pao Pei Andreoli
Troops' Mascot
Mario Mazzarotto
Army Clerk
Michele Melega
Blonde Worker
Franco Trevisi
Sergente
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giuliano Montaldo
- Screenplay & Story
- Giacomo Scarpelli, Paolo Virzì, Furio Scarpelli, Giuliano Montaldo
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Tempo di uccidere
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Ellepi Films, Reteitalia, Dania Film, Italfrance Films, DMV Distribuzione, Surf Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giuliano Montaldo
Giacomo Scarpelli, Paolo Virzì, Furio Scarpelli, Giuliano Montaldo, Ennio Flaiano
Ennio Morricone
Blasco Giurato
Alfredo Muschietti
Leo Pescarolo, Guido De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
Giuliano Montaldo
Director
Alfredo Muschietti
Editor
Leo Pescarolo
Producer
Guido De Laurentiis
Producer
Giacomo Scarpelli
Screenplay
Paolo Virzì
Screenplay
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Davide Bassan
Production Design
Furio Scarpelli
Screenplay
Blasco Giurato
Director of Photography
Giuliano Montaldo
Screenplay
Elisabetta Montaldo
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time to Kill
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What is Time to Kill about?
During the invasion of Ethiopia in 1936, a wounded Italian soldier ends up stranded in the desert after a truck wreck. He makes his way to the nearest army hospital, losing his sanity in the process.
Who directed Time to Kill?
Time to Kill was directed by Giuliano Montaldo.
Who stars in Time to Kill?
The principal cast of Time to Kill includes Nicolas Cage, Ricky Tognazzi, Patrice-Flora Praxo, Gianluca Favilla, Georges Claisse.
When was Time to Kill released and how long is it?
Time to Kill was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Time to Kill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Time to Kill was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is Time to Kill based on a book or true story?
Time to Kill is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ennio Flaiano".