Killing Words (2003): Cast & Plot
Killing Words is a 2003 drama thriller directed by Laura Mañá, starring Darío Grandinetti as Ramón Diaz, Mariona Perrier and Goya Toledo. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Laura Mañá
- Original language
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Spanish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Killing Words About?
The premise of Killing Words without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A mild-mannered psychopath plays mind-games with a woman he has tied to a chair in his basement.
Killing Words Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- abduction
- kidnapper kidnapped relationship
- woman bound and gagged
- 1997
- confession
- serial killer
- college professor
- professor
- philosophy teacher
- alibi
- red dress
- little red dress
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- woman
- basement
- word game
- tied to a chair
- psychopath
- psychiatrist
- mind game
- f rated
- death
- bound and gagged
- handcuffs
- videotape
- murder
- murder investigation
- mother
- monologue
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- dialogue driven
Killing Words Cast & Characters
Darío Grandinetti leads the cast as Ramón Diaz, with Mariona Perrier as Madre de Ramón and Goya Toledo as Laura. Directed by Laura Mañá; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Laura Mañá
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Darío Grandinetti as Ramón Diaz - Mariona Perrier as Madre de Ramón
- Goya Toledo as Laura
- Fernando Guillén as Comisario Espinosa
Also Starring in Killing Words
· 2 more- Eric Bonicatto Inspector Sánchez
- Robert Forcadell Inspector Ascensor
More from Laura Mañá
More films directed by Laura Mañá, best-rated first: I Love You, Stupid, Un novio para mi mujer, Concepción Arenal, la visitadora de cárceles and Clara Campoamor, the Neglected Woman.
Killing Words Plot Summary
What happens in Killing Words from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ramón Diaz, a respected philosophy professor, abducts Laura, a psychiatrist, and claims to be a serial killer. As they talk in his basement, he records the conversation and traps Laura with a series of word games while he tries to psychoanalyze her in exchange for her freedom. This tense confrontation is shown in parallel with police interrogations about Laura’s disappearance, creating a chilling mirror between the two sides of the story.
Full summary
The whole story of Killing Words, scene by scene
Killing Words Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Killing Words.
How Well Do You Know Killing Words?
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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Killing Words Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Jogo De Palavras” and “Killing words - Parole assassine”.
- Also known as
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- Jogo De Palavras
- Killing words - Parole assassine
- Слова убийцы
- Öldüren Kelimeler
- 杀戒大开
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Killing Words FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Killing Words, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Killing Words?
Killing Words runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Killing Words released?
Killing Words was released on March 22, 2003.
Who directed Killing Words?
Killing Words was directed by Laura Mañá.
More films by Laura Mañá Who is in the cast of Killing Words?
Killing Words stars Darío Grandinetti as Ramón Diaz, Mariona Perrier as Madre de Ramón and Goya Toledo as Laura, among 6 credited actors.
Does Killing Words have a post-credit scene?
No. Killing Words has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Killing Words in?
The original language of Killing Words is Spanish.
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