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103 min - Crime | Drama | Thriller - 29 June 2012 (Ireland)

7.6

Ratings: 7.6/10 from 454 users
Reviews: 6 user | 27 critic

When a debt puts a young man's life in danger, he turns to putting a hit out on his evil mother in order to collect the insurance.

Director:

William Friedkin

Writers:

Tracy Letts (screenplay), Tracy Letts (play)

Stars:

Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch and Juno Temple

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Cast

Credited cast:
	Matthew McConaughey	...	Killer Joe Cooper
	Emile Hirsch	...	Chris Smith
	Juno Temple	...	Dottie Smith
	Thomas Haden Church	...	Ansel Smith
	Gina Gershon	...	Sharla Smith
	Scott A. Martin	...	Pizza Manager (as Scott Martin)
	Gralen Bryant Banks	...	Pizza Patron
	Carol Sutton	...	Saleslady
	Danny Epper	...	G-Man
	Jeff Galpin	...	Biker Thug
	Marc Macaulay	...	Digger Soames
	Gregory C. Bachaud	...	Filpatrick
	Charley Vance	...	Preacher
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
	Julia Adams	...	Adele
	Blain Sanchez	...	Prisoner

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When a debt puts a young man's life in danger, he turns to putting a hit out on his evil mother in order to collect the insurance.

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Murder never tasted so good.

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated NC-17 for graphic disturbing content involving violence and sexuality, and a scene of brutality See all certifications »

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Release Date:

29 June 2012 (Ireland) See more »

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

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Voltage Pictures, Worldview Entertainment, ANA Media See more »

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103 min

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