Killing Season (2013)

Two veterans of the Bosnian War, one American, one Serbian, find their unlikely friendship tested when one of them reveals their true intentions.

Director:

Mark Steven Johnson

Writer:

Evan Daugherty

Stars:

Robert De Niro, John Travolta, Milo Ventimiglia

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Robert De Niro	...	Benjamin Ford
John Travolta	...	Emil Kovac
Milo Ventimiglia	...	Chris Ford
Elizabeth Olin	...	Sarah Ford
Diana Lyubenova	...	Elena
Kalin Sarmenov	...	Serbian
Stefan Shterev	...	Bar Customer

Storyline

Killing Season tells the story of two veterans of the Bosnian War, one American, one Serbian, who clash in the Appalachian Mountain wilderness. FORD is a former American soldier who fought on the front lines in Bosnia. When our story begins, he has retreated to a remote cabin in the woods, trying to escape painful memories of war. The drama begins when KOVAC, a former Serbian soldier, seeks Ford out, hoping to settle an old score. What follows is a cat-and-mouse game in which Ford and Kovac fight their own personal World War III, with battles both physical and psychological. By the end of the film, old wounds are opened, suppressed memories are drawn to the surface and long-hidden secrets about both Ford and Kovac are revealed.

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Plot Keywords:

shot in the back of one's head | bosnian war | shrapnel | execution | revenge | 

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Taglines:

The purest form of war is one on one.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, some torture, and language including some sexual references

Did You Know?

Trivia

The original script was set in the 1970s.

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Goofs

The rifle on cabin wall is a Winchester 1873. In later scenes, the rifle used is a Winchester 1892. The rifle thrown over the cliff is a Winchester 1873.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Emil Kovac: For 18 years I have waited.
[stands to leave]
Serbian: So what now?
Emil Kovac: Hunting. I am going hunting.

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Connections

Featured in The Making of 'Killing Season' (2013)

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Soundtracks

Your Love Fades with Time
Written and Performed by Gene Casey
Performed by Eddie M.
Written by Edward Melanson
Published by Wild Pink Music/ Gene Casey Music
Courtesy of Fervor Records Vintage
Courtesy of Gene Casey Masters
By Arrangement with BOK Music
By Arrangement with Fervor Records Vintage Master

User Reviews

True Clash Of The Titans!

Like watching a solar eclipse for the first time, or catching a glimpse of "Hayleys Comet" as it makes its rare appearance over the earth, it is quite the event when Hollywood teams up two legendary and heralded actors for the first time. Robert De Niro and John Travolta star as adversaries still conflicted by their experiences in the Bosnian war. Travoltas character (Emil Kovac) travels to the United States seeking revenge against the U.N. commander (De Niro) for atrocities committed by his troops against the Serbians. What follows is two heavyweights slugging it out with reckless abandon, each gaining the upper hand and both being knocked to the canvass on numerous occasions. Who will prevail in this intensely physical and psychological warfare being waged by the two old enemies? Will it be the last man standing or will they reach some kind of compromise and lay down their weapons? Travolta did well and was almost unrecognizable in this improbable role and DeNiro showed at the age of 70 he is still a force to be reckoned with.

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA Belgium Bulgaria

Language:

English Serbian

Release Date:

25 July 2013 (Israel)

Also Known As:

Shrapnel

Filming Locations:

Stone Mountain - Highway 78, Stone Mountain, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$27,713, 14 July 2013

Gross USA:

$39,881

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,071,322

Company Credits

Production Co:

Millennium Films, Corsan, Millennium Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1