A Short Film About Killing (1988)
Kernel Score: 86% · 390 ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: 1988-03-11
Runtime: 85 minutes
Where to watch A Short Film About Killing
- Stream: The Criterion Channel
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Jacek climbs into the taxi driven by Waldemar, tells him to drive to a remote location, then brutally strangles him, seemingly without motive.
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Director
Cast
- Mirosław Baka as Jacek Łazar
- Krzysztof Globisz as Piotr Balicki
- Jan Tesarz as Waldemar Rekowski
- Zbigniew Zapasiewicz as Committee Chairman
- Barbara Dziekan as Cashier
- Aleksander Bednarz as The Executioner
- Jerzy Zass as Police Commander
- Zdzisław Tobiasz as Judge
- Artur Barciś as Young Man
- Krystyna Janda as Dorota
A Short Film About Killing FAQ
Is A Short Film About Killing good?
A Short Film About Killing has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 390 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Short Film About Killing?
In the US you can stream A Short Film About Killing on The Criterion Channel.
What movies are like A Short Film About Killing?
If you liked A Short Film About Killing, try Collateral, The Unforgivable, Landscape in the Mist and Requiem for a Dream.