Driven to Kill (2009): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Driven to Kill is a 2009 action thriller directed by Jeff King, starring Steven Seagal as Ruslan Drachev, Laura Mennell and Inna Korobkina. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $40,103 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Jeff King
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Steamroller Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Driven to Kill About?
The premise of Driven to Kill without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After his daughter is kidnapped, ex‑Russian mobster‑turned‑crime novelist Ruslan returns home to find she’s being forced to marry his old arch‑nemesis. As threats close in on his family, his violent past resurfaces, forcing him to confront old allies and foes. Determined to protect and avenge his loved ones, Ruslan is drawn back into the criminal world he thought he left behind.
Driven to Kill Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female police officer
- car
- u.s. car
- cadillac motor vehicle
- cadillac cts
- chrysler
- chrysler motor vehicle
- chrysler 300
- low budget
- female rear nudity
- gangster crime
- violence
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- russian
- daughter
- thrown through glass
- female in bra and panties
- basement
- nightclub
- gore
- blood splatter
- kiss
- male female relationship
- gunslinger
- sex
- rescue
- brawl
- father daughter relationship
- disarming someone
- martial artist
- massacre
- brutality
- beating
- ak 47
- shotgun
- aikido
- rescue mission
- silencer
- quick draw
- semiautomatic pistol
- pistol
- machine gun
- hand to hand combat
- one against many
- one man army
- gunfight
- action hero
- hero
- tough guy
- intravenous
- shot in the eye
Driven to Kill Cast & Characters
Steven Seagal leads the cast as Ruslan Drachev, with Laura Mennell as Lanie Drachev and Inna Korobkina as Catherine Goldstein. Directed by Jeff King; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jeff King
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Steven Seagal as Ruslan Drachev - Laura Mennell as Lanie Drachev
- Inna Korobkina as Catherine Goldstein
- Dmitry Chepovetsky as Stephan
Also Starring in Driven to Kill
· 24 more- Igor Jijikine Mikhail
- Robert Wisden Terry
- Ingrid Torrance Detective Norden
- Zak Santiago Detective Lavastic
- Linda Minard Doctor
- Aleks Paunovic Tony Links
- Mike Dopud Boris
- Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe Tanya
- Dan Payne Sergei
- Brent Stait Dino
- Brad Loree Goon #2
- Daniel Cudmore Young Guy
- Brad Kelly Thug #2
- Reg Tupper Pawn Shop Owner
- Evgeniy Lazarev Bartender
- Paul Lazenby Goon #1
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- Hugo Steele Goon #3
- Sergei Nasibov Ilya
- Dan Rizzuto Thug #1
- Janene Carleton Cop #2
- Rita Edwards Exotic Dancer #2
- Andrew Rasputin Alex
- Francine Cohen Exotic Dancer #1
- Yasmine Vox Exotic Dancer #3
More from Jeff King
More films directed by Jeff King: Damage and Kill Switch.
Driven to Kill Plot Summary
What happens in Driven to Kill from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ruslan Drachev Steven Seagal is a former Russian mobster and a current writer of hardboiled pulp fiction novels living in California when he gets a call from his ex-wife Catherine Inna Korobkina that his daughter Lanie Laura Mennell is getting married. He hops a red-eye to New Jersey and heads to Trenton to witness the ceremony, a trip that drags him back into a world he hoped to leave behind, full of old loyalties and looming dangers.
Full summary
The whole story of Driven to Kill, scene by scene
Driven to Kill Box Office
Driven to Kill grossed $40,103 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$40.1K
- International
- $40.1K
Driven to Kill Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Driven to Kill.
How Well Do You Know Driven to Kill?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays the ex‑mobster Ruslan Drachev?
Cars in Driven to Kill
23 cars on screen, including the 2008 Cadillac CTS and the 2005 Chrysler 300.
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2002 BMW 745i E65 Minor role -
2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV Minor role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Intent to Kill, Violent City and Drive.
Driven to Kill FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Driven to Kill, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Driven to Kill?
Driven to Kill runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Driven to Kill released?
Driven to Kill was released on May 1, 2009.
Who directed Driven to Kill?
Driven to Kill was directed by Jeff King.
More films by Jeff King Who is in the cast of Driven to Kill?
Driven to Kill stars Steven Seagal as Ruslan Drachev, Laura Mennell as Lanie Drachev and Inna Korobkina as Catherine Goldstein, among 28 credited actors.
How much did Driven to Kill make at the box office?
Driven to Kill grossed $40,103 worldwide.
Does Driven to Kill have a post-credit scene?
No. Driven to Kill has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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