The Killer (2007): Cast & Plot
The Killer is a 2007 thriller directed by Cédric Anger, starring Grégoire Colin as Kopas, Mélanie Laurent and Gilbert Melki. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Cédric Anger
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Sunrise Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Killer About?
The premise of The Killer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Leo Zimmermann, a business man from Paris dotes on his daughter. He proposes a strange offer to his killer when he is in town to execute Zimmermann.
The Killer Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- killer
- business
- town
- female topless nudity
- female star appears topless
- female nudity
The Killer Cast & Characters
Grégoire Colin leads the cast as Kopas, with Mélanie Laurent as Stella and Gilbert Melki as Léo. Directed by Cédric Anger; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Cédric Anger
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Grégoire Colin as Kopas -
Mélanie Laurent as Stella -
Gilbert Melki as Léo -
Xavier Beauvois as Franzen
Also Starring in The Killer
· 2 more- Sophie Cattani Sylvia
- Jeanne Allard Alana
More from Cédric Anger
More films directed by Cédric Anger: Paris Pigalle and Next Time I'll Aim for the Heart.
The Killer Plot Summary
What happens in The Killer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story follows a high-stakes, high-tension thriller built around a serial killer motif that expands across cities and cultures, using the seemingly ordinary world of taxi rides as the stage for danger, manipulation, and a fight for survival. In Dubai, a city of glittering nightlife and hidden threats, a young Indian taxi driver named Nikhil Joshi leads a life aimed at achieving a simple dream: a better future with his love, a cabaret dancer named Rhea. The quiet promise of domestic bliss is shattered the moment a suave, enigmatic passenger named Vikram steps into his cab, and the ride takes a dark and deadly turn.
Full summary
The whole story of The Killer, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Killer?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which actor portrays the taxi driver Nikhil Joshi?
Cars in The Killer
21 cars on screen, including the 1996 Nissan Sunny and the 1980 Nissan Sunny.
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1996 Nissan Sunny Main role -
1980 Nissan Sunny Important role -
Toyota Corolla Important role -
2003 BMW Z4 E85 Minor role
The Killer Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “The Killer (Le Tueur)” and “Der Killer”.
- Also known as
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- The Killer (Le Tueur)
- Der Killer
- A gyilkos
- Il Killer
- Katil
- Убиецът
- 凶手
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The Killer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Killer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Killer?
The Killer runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was The Killer released?
The Killer was released on November 10, 2007.
Who directed The Killer?
The Killer was directed by Cédric Anger.
More films by Cédric Anger Who is in the cast of The Killer?
The Killer stars Grégoire Colin as Kopas, Mélanie Laurent as Stella and Gilbert Melki as Léo, among 6 credited actors.
Does The Killer have a post-credit scene?
No. The Killer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Killer in?
The original language of The Killer is French.
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