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The Killer (2023)

Based on the graphic novel by Alexis Nolent, The Killer is a Netflix film directed by David Fincher. Michael Fassbender stars as the titular character. This hitman experiences a near-miss on a mission and now must wrestle with his conscience and his employers as he begins to fight against his ways as an assassin.

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The Killer (2023)
R
Action
Adventure
Crime

Director
David Fincher
Release Date
November 10, 2023
Studio(s)
Plan B Entertainment, Boom! Studios
Distributor(s)
Netflix
Cast
Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, Kerry O'Malley, Charles Parnell, Lacey Dover, Monique Ganderton, Sala Baker
Writers
Andrew Kevin Walker
Runtime
118 Minutes
Story By
Alexis Nolent, Luc Jacamon

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