Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Laura Johnson
Catherine Merrims
Ashlyn Gere
Frank Stegner's Girlfriend (as Kim McKamy)
Michael Madsen
Cliff Burden
Antony Hamilton
Bill Hook (as Tony Hamilton)
Tommy Redmond Hicks
Captain Merithew
Richard Foronjy
Cy Tarr
Jan Marlyn Reesman
Rosie
Rob Steinberg
Deputy D.A
Jerry Rector
Det. Ricky Jones
Joanne Lara
Receptionist
Gary Lee Reed
L.A. Detective
Jody Bradley
Alan
Barry Laws
Bartender
Robin Jameson
Ally Barrett
Rick Johnson
Tennis Instructor
Rick Bartz
Det. Schutte
Paul Lyell
SID Officer
Gene Armor
Frank Stegner
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Dirlam
- Screenplay & Story
- George Putnam
- Original Score
- Robert Crew, Stephen Allen
- Original Title
- Fatal Instinct
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Moviestore Entertainment, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Dirlam
George Putnam
Robert Crew, Stephen Allen
John Dirlam
Rachel Igel
Stacy Codikow, Mark Polan
Department Leadership Roster
John Dirlam
Director
Keii Johnston
Stunt Coordinator
John Dirlam
Director of Photography
Allyn Rosenzweig
Costume Design
Stacy Codikow
Producer
Robert Crew
Original Music Composer
Stephen Allen
Original Music Composer
George Putnam
Writer
Rachel Igel
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About To Kill For
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is To Kill For about?
A homicide detective (Michael Madsen) falls for a resort owner (Laura Johnson) suspected of slaying a playboy developer.
Who directed To Kill For?
To Kill For was directed by John Dirlam.
Who stars in To Kill For?
The principal cast of To Kill For includes Laura Johnson, Ashlyn Gere, Michael Madsen, Antony Hamilton, Tommy Redmond Hicks.
When was To Kill For released and how long is it?
To Kill For was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for To Kill For?
The original motion picture soundtrack for To Kill For was composed by Robert Crew, Stephen Allen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for To Kill For?
To Kill For 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.).