

Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis
Tueur, trader et psychopathe : l'Amérique de Bret Easton Ellis
Synopsis
In 1991, American Psycho, the third novel by controversial writer Bret Easton Ellis, provoked heated discussions among critics and readers alike; an extraordinarily disturbing book that transported its readers into the mind of Patrick Bateman, a cynical mergers and acquisitions executive obsessed with brands, inconsequential details, pop culture and brutal murder.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Féodor Atkine
Excerpt Narrator (voice)
Baptiste Charvet
Man Silhouette
Roger Rosenblatt
Self - Book Critic
Bret Easton Ellis
Self - Writer
Jill Eisenstadt
Self - Writer
Robert Asahina
Self - Book Editor
Jay McInerney
Self - Writer
Gary Fisketjon
Self - Book Editor
William Cahen
Self - Former Trader
Pierre Bayard
Self - Literature Professor
Olivier Cohen
Self - Book Editor
Kaiama L. Glover
Self - Literature Professor
Guinevere Turner
Self - Screenwriter
Sebastian Dieguez
Self - Neuroscientist
Donald Trump
Self - Businessman (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Judith Martin
Self - Author (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Christophe Klotz
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Christophe Klotz
- Original Score
- Jean-Christophe Klotz
- Original Title
- Tueur, trader et psychopathe : l'Amérique de Bret Easton Ellis
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Squawk, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Christophe Klotz
Jean-Christophe Klotz
Jean-Christophe Klotz
Mélanie Brun
Juliette Guigon, Patrick Winocour
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Christophe Klotz
Director
Jean-Christophe Klotz
Writer
Juliette Guigon
Producer
Patrick Winocour
Producer
Mélanie Brun
Editor
Jean-Christophe Klotz
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis about?
In 1991, American Psycho, the third novel by controversial writer Bret Easton Ellis, provoked heated discussions among critics and readers alike; an extraordinarily disturbing book that transported its readers into the mind of Patrick Bateman, a cynical mergers and acquisitions executive obsessed with brands, inconsequential details, pop culture and brutal murder.
Who directed Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis?
Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis was directed by Jean-Christophe Klotz.
Who stars in Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis?
The principal cast of Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis includes Féodor Atkine, Baptiste Charvet, Roger Rosenblatt, Bret Easton Ellis, Jill Eisenstadt.
When was Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis released and how long is it?
Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis was composed by Jean-Christophe Klotz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis?
Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).




















