Kill or Be Killed
“Not just a challenge...the only way to survive!”
Synopsis
Two former ranking figures of the Axis powers (the evil General Von Rudloff and Japanese master Miyagi) schedule a deadly martial arts tournament in Von Rudloff's desert castle. They race to assemble the top competitors from around the world, with the rebellious Steve Hunt being the most sought after.
Part of the Kill or Be Killed Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-15
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Hall
- Screenplay & Story
- C.F. Beyers-Boshoff
- Original Title
- Kill or Be Killed
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Again Productions, APC, Kavalier Films, Film Ventures International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Hall
C.F. Beyers-Boshoff
Ben Vlok
Department Leadership Roster
C.F. Beyers-Boshoff
Writer
Ivan Hall
Director
Ben Vlok
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kill or Be Killed.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Kill or Be Killed.
G Movies
G's Moves To Watch
Martial Arts
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
B-Movies
Best of the Worst + MST3K + RiffTrax + TMDb b-movie keyword, filtered to low-budget, non-acclaimed features.
RiffTrax
RiffTrax full-length VOD releases and RiffTrax Live! features.
list2
Amazon Prime Video Action MOVIE
Auto-generated by tmdb_catalog_maker.py
Similar Titles to Kill or Be Killed
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
3.3
8.0
6.4
5.9
6.5
6.5
5.9
7.5
7.3
8.1
7.3
7.1
7.1
7.9
6.4
7.6
5.8
7.2
7.5
6.0
More Like Kill or Be Killed
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kill or Be Killed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kill or Be Killed about?
Two former ranking figures of the Axis powers (the evil General Von Rudloff and Japanese master Miyagi) schedule a deadly martial arts tournament in Von Rudloff's desert castle. They race to assemble the top competitors from around the world, with the rebellious Steve Hunt being the most sought after.
Who directed Kill or Be Killed?
Kill or Be Killed was directed by Ivan Hall.
Who stars in Kill or Be Killed?
The principal cast of Kill or Be Killed includes James Ryan, Charlotte Michelle, Norman Coombes, Daniel DuPlessis, Raymond Ho-Tong.
When was Kill or Be Killed released and how long is it?
Kill or Be Killed was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kill or Be Killed?
Kill or Be Killed holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).