Killer Instinct (1988): Cast
Killer Instinct is a 1988 drama directed by Waris Hussein, starring Woody Harrelson as Charlie Long, Melissa Gilbert and Lane Smith. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Waris Hussein
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miller-Bromberg II
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Killer Instinct About?
The premise of Killer Instinct without spoilers.
Woody Harrelson plays a deeply scarred man whose violent past haunts him, and psychiatrist Lisa DaVito (the film’s moral center) fights to rescue him from his self‑destruction. When a tragic event irrevocably seals his destiny, Lisa’s confidence in her profession is profoundly shaken, forcing her to confront the limits of her own beliefs.
Killer Instinct Themes & Keywords
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Killer Instinct Cast & Characters
Woody Harrelson leads the cast as Charlie Long, with Melissa Gilbert as Dr. Lisa DaVito and Lane Smith as Dr. Butler. Directed by Waris Hussein; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Waris Hussein
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Woody Harrelson as Charlie Long - Melissa Gilbert as Dr. Lisa DaVito
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Lane Smith as Dr. Butler - Kevin Conroy as Dr. Steven Nelson
Also Starring in Killer Instinct
· 7 more- William Marshall
- Janet MacLachlan Nurse Stoddard
- Barry Dennen Mr. Martin
- Marco Rodríguez
- Anne Betancourt Sonia
- Roy Brocksmith
- Nat Bernstein Dr. Felzer
More from Waris Hussein
More films directed by Waris Hussein: Her Best Friend’s Husband, Sixth Happiness, A Child’s Wish and The Face on the Milk Carton.
Killer Instinct Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Deadly Observation” and “Инстинкт на убиец”.
- Also known as
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- Deadly Observation
- Инстинкт на убиец
- Vražedný instinkt
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Killer Instinct FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Killer Instinct, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Killer Instinct?
Killer Instinct runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Killer Instinct released?
Killer Instinct was released on November 22, 1988.
Who directed Killer Instinct?
Killer Instinct was directed by Waris Hussein.
More films by Waris Hussein Who is in the cast of Killer Instinct?
Killer Instinct stars Woody Harrelson as Charlie Long, Melissa Gilbert as Dr. Lisa DaVito and Lane Smith as Dr. Butler, among 11 credited actors.
Does Killer Instinct have a post-credit scene?
No. Killer Instinct has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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