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Licensed to Kill 1997

The film delves into the psychology of men whose hatred of homosexuals drove them to murder. Set against the backdrop of 1977 gay‑bash attacks on San Francisco’s streets, director Arthur Dong confronts the killers of gay men face‑to‑face, pressing each with the stark question, “Why did you do it?”

The film delves into the psychology of men whose hatred of homosexuals drove them to murder. Set against the backdrop of 1977 gay‑bash attacks on San Francisco’s streets, director Arthur Dong confronts the killers of gay men face‑to‑face, pressing each with the stark question, “Why did you do it?”

Does Licensed to Kill have end credit scenes?

No!

Licensed to Kill does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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