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The Killer Elite

1975·Movie
2h 2min·PG
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic573.5Rotten Tomatoes56%32%

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A , crime movie: , but never gory, .

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

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They protect us from the enemy, but who protects us from them?

Mike Locken is one of the principal members of a group of freelance spies. A significant portion of their work is for the CIA, and while on a case for them one of his friends turns on him and shoots him in the elbow and knee. His assignment, to protect someone, goes down in flames. He is nearly crippled, but with braces is able to again become mobile. For revenge as much as anything else, Mike goes after his ex-friend.
1970s Spy ThrillerFreelance AssassinsCIA ConspiracyRevenge StoryBetrayalPolitical IntrigueMartial Arts ActionGritty Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Sam Peckinpah, Ray Quiroz, Frank Kowalski
Written by:
Stirling Silliphant, Marc Norman, Robert Syd Hopkins
Produced by:
Martin Baum, Jane Feinberg, Mike Fenton
Composed by:
Charles M. Wilborn, Fred J. Brown, Dan Carlin Sr.

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Killer Elite?

PrimeThe RokuFawesomeScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel Tubi TV

In the United States, The Killer Elite streams on Prime, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and it is free with ads on The Roku, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Killer Elite worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 57). Critics rate it higher (57 out of 100) than audiences (42).

Is The Killer Elite okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Was The Killer Elite a box office flop?

Budget$5 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 20% of its budget.

What tropes does The Killer Elite use?

Put Down Your Gun and Step AwayShoot the Hostage TakerHonor Before ReasonBomb DisposalMarked BulletMonumental BattleThe '70sOur Lawyers Advised This TropeCacophony Cover-UpHollywood HealingHandicapped BadassCorporate Warfareand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 tropes for it, including Put Down Your Gun and Step Away, Shoot the Hostage Taker, and Honor Before Reason.