Trap for a Killer
Капкан для киллера
Synopsis
Former operative Melnik ended up in a penal colony, from which he had no chance of returning to his former self. He betrayed the system that had written him off. Now he is a professional killer, a ruthless instrument of murder in the service of a powerful criminal group. He eliminates those who cross his masters… Young operative Remezov is on the killer’s trail. He faces a difficult task: his opponent served in the law enforcement agencies, knows all the intricacies of operational and investigative work, and is capable of calculating everything several moves ahead. Remezov must act unpredictably, setting traps for the elusive killer. And now the killer has been captured, but powerful patrons free him from prison and give him the opportunity to flee abroad. Remezov has no choice but to follow him and continue the hunt. The game is not over; it’s just that the stakes have become even higher…
Top Cast
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Igor Lifanov
Anton Pampushnyy
Alexander Vasilevsky
Alexander Korshunov
Maksim Drozd
Ekaterina Molokhovskaya
Aleksandr Sinyukov
Egor Pazenko
Ekaterina Solomatina
Sergey Ivanov
Gennadiy Matveev
Ekaterina Arkharova
Elmira Metreveli
Tatyana Rybinets
Ekaterina Petrashko
Alexander Taranzhin
Sergey Styopin
Viktoriya Smirnova
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samvel Gasparov
- Screenplay & Story
- Aleksandr Lapshin, Maksim Esaulov
- Original Score
- Anatoly Zubkov
- Original Title
- Капкан для киллера
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Kalatozov Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samvel Gasparov
Aleksandr Lapshin, Maksim Esaulov
Anatoly Zubkov
Anton Antonov
Stanislav Khapsaev, Mikheil Kalatozishvili, Samvel Gasparov, Andrey Bondarenko
Department Leadership Roster
Aleksandr Lapshin
Writer
Maksim Esaulov
Writer
Ekaterina Petrashko
Production Design
Stanislav Khapsaev
Producer
Samvel Gasparov
Director
Anton Antonov
Director of Photography
Mikheil Kalatozishvili
Producer
Samvel Gasparov
Producer
Andrey Bondarenko
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trap for a Killer
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What is Trap for a Killer about?
Former operative Melnik ended up in a penal colony, from which he had no chance of returning to his former self. He betrayed the system that had written him off. Now he is a professional killer, a ruthless instrument of murder in the service of a powerful criminal group. He eliminates those who cross his masters… Young operative Remezov is on the killer’s trail. He faces a difficult task: his opponent served in the law enforcement agencies, knows all the intricacies of operational and investigative work, and is capable of calculating everything several moves ahead. Remezov must act unpredictably, setting traps for the elusive killer. And now the killer has been captured, but powerful patrons free him from prison and give him the opportunity to flee abroad. Remezov has no choice but to follow him and continue the hunt. The game is not over; it’s just that the stakes have become even higher…
Who directed Trap for a Killer?
Trap for a Killer was directed by Samvel Gasparov.
Who stars in Trap for a Killer?
The principal cast of Trap for a Killer includes Igor Lifanov, Anton Pampushnyy, Alexander Vasilevsky, Alexander Korshunov, Maksim Drozd.
When was Trap for a Killer released and how long is it?
Trap for a Killer was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Trap for a Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trap for a Killer was composed by Anatoly Zubkov.