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Killer Kid (1994): Cast

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Killer Kid is a 1994 drama directed by Gilles de Maistre, starring Tewfik Jallab as Djilali (as Teufik Jallab), Younesse Boudache and Marc de Jonge. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Killer Kid (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
Studio
Canal+
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Killer Kid About?

The premise of Killer Kid without spoilers.

After his father is murdered, Djilali is sold by his family to a Lebanese terrorist cell. He endures brutal training with five other boys, then is sent to Paris to pose as carefree Arab teenager Karim, who will meet the French president at a Christmas gala. Tasked with assassinating the leader, Djilali hesitates as his bond with Karim deepens.

Killer Kid Themes & Keywords

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  • literature on screen
  • european literature on screen
  • french literature on screen
  • 20th century literature on screen
  • 1980s literature on screen
  • stuffed toy bear
  • marseille france
  • burned with flamethrower
  • flamethrower
  • allah's army
  • lebanese
  • terrorist
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  • vomiting
  • drug withdrawal
  • bottle blonde
  • state secret
  • coloring book
  • airplane stewardess
  • airplane
  • car phone
  • car
  • garbage dumpster
  • game playing
  • carnival game
  • older woman younger man relationship
  • concert
  • dormitory
  • champs elysee paris
  • reference to roger moore
  • reference to james bond
  • immigrant
  • boxing
  • weightlifting
  • punching bag
  • push ups
  • trained to kill
  • ship
  • convenience store
  • grocery store
  • wine
  • hamburger
  • african french
  • gardener
  • dinner
  • restaurant
  • pursuit
  • following someone
  • running
  • skinhead
  • vcr
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Cast & crew

Killer Kid Cast & Characters

Tewfik Jallab leads the cast as Djilali (as Teufik Jallab), with Younesse Boudache as Karim and Marc de Jonge as Hans. Directed by Gilles de Maistre; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Killer Kid

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From the director

More from Gilles de Maistre

More films directed by Gilles de Maistre, best-rated first: The Quest of Alain Ducasse, Mia and the White Lion, Autumn and the Black Jaguar and Moon The Panda.

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Killer Kid Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Entrenando para matar: La historia de un niño” and “Gyilkos gyermek”.

Also known as
  • Entrenando para matar: La historia de un niño
  • Gyilkos gyermek
  • The Boy from Lebanon
  • Killer Kid - Mit Dynamit und Skateboard
  • 来自黎巴嫩的孩子

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FAQ

Killer Kid FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Killer Kid, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Killer Kid?

Killer Kid runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Killer Kid released?

Killer Kid was released on June 22, 1994.

Who directed Killer Kid?

Killer Kid was directed by Gilles de Maistre.

More films by Gilles de Maistre

Who is in the cast of Killer Kid?

Killer Kid stars Tewfik Jallab as Djilali (as Teufik Jallab), Younesse Boudache as Karim and Marc de Jonge as Hans, among 6 credited actors.

Does Killer Kid have a post-credit scene?

No. Killer Kid has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Killer Kid in?

The original language of Killer Kid is French.

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