Kill or Be Killed (2016): Cast & Plot
Kill or Be Killed is a 2016 western thriller directed by Duane Graves, starring Justin Meeks as Claude 'Sweet Tooth' Barbee, Gregory Kelly and Larry Grant Harbin. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Duane Graves
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Through Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kill or Be Killed About?
The premise of Kill or Be Killed without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the autumn of 1900, outlaw Claude Barbee initiates a dangerous plan to retrieve a hidden cache of money. He leads his former train-robbing gang across Texas, hoping to recover the loot from a previous, failed heist. However, his actions set off a chain of consequences, as he soon discovers that past deeds have a way of catching up.
Kill or Be Killed Cast & Characters
Justin Meeks leads the cast as Claude 'Sweet Tooth' Barbee, with Gregory Kelly as Frank 'Blockey' Jackson and Larry Grant Harbin as Tom Nixon. Directed by Duane Graves; 58 actors are credited in all.
- Director Duane Graves
- Justin Meeks as Claude 'Sweet Tooth' Barbee
- Gregory Kelly as Frank 'Blockey' Jackson
- Larry Grant Harbin as Tom Nixon
- Paul McCarthy-Boyington as 'Slap' Jack Davis
Also Starring in Kill or Be Killed
· 54 more- Bridger Zadina Willie Carson
- Deon Lucas Goody Spotswood
- Pepe Serna Rudy Goebel
- Luce Rains Sheriff Everheart
- John Henry Scott Sheriff 'Dad' Eagan
- Brennan Wells Saloon Sheriff
- Timothy McKinney Deputy Marshall Peak
- Karrie Cox Elizabeth Wilberforce
- Benjamin Dane William Wilberforce
- Sawyer Bell Denton Wilberforce
- Kennedy Smith Mary Wilberforce
- Arianne Martin Pearl Nava
- Andrew Sensenig Harvey
- Edwin Neal Bargsley
- Michael Berryman Dr. Pepperdine
- Sonny Carl Davis Bert
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- Donny Boaz Minister
- Gary Teague Saloon Patron
- Bill Johnson Hugo
- David Born Bud the Barkeep
- Tom Byrne Simon the Shopkeep
- Tina Rodriguez Phoebe
- Jeff Gibbs Dub Fimple
- Gayland Williams Ivy Goebel
- Dan Murphy Saloon Patron
- Tom Lagleder Pastor
- Benjamin D. Ploughman Prisoner #3
- Robert Inman Prisoner #4
- Marcus Cox Prisoner #5
- Brant Bumpers Townsman #2
- Trenton Rostedt Nosy Man
- Catherine Kennedy Townsperson
- Broc Wiginton Martin the Messenger
- Ernest James Billy
- Chance English DJ the Porter
- Joey Ferguson Brother Scott
- Craig Alan Ries Cleric
- Dave Mikol Albert
- Erin Farris Josie
- Tony Wolford Toony Waits
- Kylen Zentner Pard
- Edward Robles Ricardo Diaz
- Natalie Kline Laura
- Bill Hewlett Chain Gang Guard
- Michael Zuniga Prisoner #1
- Kenneth Hoot Prisoner #2
- Charlie Hurtin Townsman #1
- Katherine Houston Concerned Woman
- Virgil Culpepper Coach Driver
- Terry Fenner Ghastly Monstrosity
- John P. Funk Undertaker's Apprentice
- Daniel Hartzog Amputee Patient
- J.D. Stahr Undertaker
- Gunnar Zuniga Poster Boy
More from Duane Graves
More films directed by Duane Graves: Butcher Boys, The Wild Man of the Navidad and Up Syndrome.
Kill or Be Killed Plot Summary
What happens in Kill or Be Killed from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1900 Texas, Claude “Sweet Tooth” Barbee, Frank “Blockey” Jackson, and Tom Nixon ambush a chain gang to free their fellow member, Slap Jack Davis. Davis knows where the gold from their last robbery lies, but the others are dismayed when it turns out to be 500 miles away. Nixon, their leader, balks at the journey, but the others threaten to go without him. On the way, they meet a traveling salesman and his ward, a teenager who operates a ventriloquist’s dummy. Amused by the puppet, the men pause to listen to their pitch, only to become enraged when the salesman beats the boy. After killing the salesman, Barbee accepts the boy, Willie, into their gang. They are joined shortly by Goody Spotswood, their scout.
Full summary
The whole story of Kill or Be Killed, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Kill or Be Killed?
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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What is Claude Barbee’s nickname?
Kill or Be Killed Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Red on Yella” and “Kill a Fella”.
- Also known as
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- Red on Yella
- Kill a Fella
- Matar o morir
- 죽거나
- 혹은 죽이거나
- Öldür ya da Öl
- Matar ou Morrer
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Kill or Be Killed FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Kill or Be Killed, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kill or Be Killed?
Kill or Be Killed runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Kill or Be Killed released?
Kill or Be Killed was released on March 1, 2016.
Who directed Kill or Be Killed?
Kill or Be Killed was directed by Duane Graves.
More films by Duane Graves Who is in the cast of Kill or Be Killed?
Kill or Be Killed stars Justin Meeks as Claude 'Sweet Tooth' Barbee, Gregory Kelly as Frank 'Blockey' Jackson and Larry Grant Harbin as Tom Nixon, among 58 credited actors.
Does Kill or Be Killed have a post-credit scene?
No. Kill or Be Killed has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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