In order to avoid the debilitating effects of a terminal illness, a young detective orders a hit on himself.In order to avoid the debilitating effects of a terminal illness, a young detective orders a hit on himself.In order to avoid the debilitating effects of a terminal illness, a young detective orders a hit on himself.
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- TriviaThe CD album that 'Tim Roth''s character picks up at the record store is "Summer Of Love" by Love Seed Mama Jump- one of the band's members is the movie director's cousins.
- GoofsWhen they are in the alley, his female partner says "there's no wallet, we've got to call missing persons and let them know we've got a John Doe". The whole time her mouth is closed.
- ConnectionsReferences I Hired a Contract Killer (1990)
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A great thriller with a dark edge
The story follows Detective Emmett Young who finds out that due to a sudden and very rare disease his death will be very soon and very unpleasant. He soon meets someone who offers him a way out. He then puts out a hit on himself that is sent to a former police man and now security guard (Tim Roth). Emmett Young is soon met with another challenge of finding a violent serial killer/rapist within the time of his hit. The story unfolds perfectly with some great character study. From start to finish the story is bleak and dark which blends perfectly with the over all theme. The story also has a surprising and unsettling twist in the middle which gives the movie more tension and well as adds to the protagonists struggles. The use of dialog throughout the story helps set the mood as well as give the audience a truthful look at the 3 main characters. We see what exactly separates Emmett Young from his assassin as well as what can drive someone to make the choice to kill another person. Tim Roth gives a brilliant and chilling performance as a broken former cop who has more reason to kill than just money. Anyone who likes smart story telling as well as fine character performances will enjoy Killing Emmett Young.
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- Jul 2, 2005
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- $4,500,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 44 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1
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