Instinct to Kill (2001): Cast
Instinct to Kill is a 2001 drama thriller directed by Gustavo Graef-Marino, starring Missy Crider as Tess Beckett, Mark Dacascos and Kadeem Hardison. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Gustavo Graef-Marino
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Instinct to Kill About?
The premise of Instinct to Kill without spoilers.
Escaped serial killer James Becket, who murdered his own father after never meeting his expectations, now fixates on his wife Theresa “Tess” and her family. He evades Detective Diff’s task force with expert disguises and deception. Only former police officer J.T. Dillon—who has been training Tess in self‑defense and becomes her lover—can match him. Becket escalates by kidnapping Dillon’s wife, leading to a final showdown.
Instinct to Kill Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sexploitation
- female full frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- b action
- self defense
- training
- kidnapping
- serial killer
- police shootout
- female topless nudity
- blonde
- kissing while having sex
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- kiss
- male female relationship
- sex in bed
- sex scene
- love
- weapons training
- martial arts training
- hand to hand combat
- martial arts
- kung fu
- pistol
- beretta
- pump action shotgun
- disarming someone
- shootout
- gunfight
- abusive husband
- domestic violence
- action violence
- violence
- prison fight
- escape from prison
- convict
- fugitive
- glock
- evil man
- brawl
- fistfight
- hospital
- hospital fight
- fighting style
- husband wife relationship
- arrest
- african american
- bar fight
- suspense
- semiautomatic pistol
- revolver
Instinct to Kill Cast & Characters
Missy Crider leads the cast as Tess Beckett, with Mark Dacascos as J.T. Dillon and Kadeem Hardison as Lance Difford. Directed by Gustavo Graef-Marino; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gustavo Graef-Marino
- Missy Crider as Tess Beckett
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Mark Dacascos as J.T. Dillon -
Kadeem Hardison as Lance Difford -
Michael Patrick McGill as Undercover 2
Also Starring in Instinct to Kill
· 8 more- Tim Abell Jim Beckett
- James Greene Old Man
- Maeve Quinlan Receiving Nurse
- Deron McBee Des
- Jill Jacobson Arlene
- Tracy Ryan Gina
- Michael J. Sarna Undercover 1
- Edrickcan LaQuan Supporting
More from Gustavo Graef-Marino
More films directed by Gustavo Graef-Marino: El Vacío, Diplomatic Siege and Johnny One Hundred Pesos.
Instinct to Kill Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Instinct to Kill.
Cars in Instinct to Kill
16 cars on screen, including the 1990 Ford Econoline and the 1966 Ford Mustang.
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1990 Ford Econoline Important role -
1966 Ford Mustang Important role -
1990 Jeep Cherokee Important role -
1968 Ford Mustang Important role
Instinct to Kill Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Tödliche Tarnung” and “Killer Instinct”.
- Also known as
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- Tödliche Tarnung
- Killer Instinct
- Gyilkos ösztön
- Tödliche Tarnung - Killer Instinct
- Инстинкт за убиване
- Instynkt Zabójcy
- Öldürme İçgüdüsü
- Instinto letal
- 杀手保镳
- Protetor
- Инстинкт убийцы
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Instinct to Kill FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Instinct to Kill, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Instinct to Kill?
Instinct to Kill runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Instinct to Kill released?
Instinct to Kill was released on October 1, 2001.
Who directed Instinct to Kill?
Instinct to Kill was directed by Gustavo Graef-Marino.
More films by Gustavo Graef-Marino Who is in the cast of Instinct to Kill?
Instinct to Kill stars Missy Crider as Tess Beckett, Mark Dacascos as J.T. Dillon and Kadeem Hardison as Lance Difford, among 12 credited actors.
Does Instinct to Kill have a post-credit scene?
No. Instinct to Kill has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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