Killing Gunther (2017)

A group of eccentric assassins are fed up with Gunther, the world's greatest hitman, and decide to kill him, but their plan turns into a series of bungled encounters as Gunther seems to always be one step ahead.

Director:

Taran Killam

Writer:

Taran Killam

Stars:

Taran Killam, Dave 'Squatch' Ward, Bobby Moynihan

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Taran Killam	...	Blake
Dave 'Squatch' Ward	...	Kolvalchik (as David 'Squatch' Ward)
Bobby Moynihan	...	Donnie
Hannah Simone	...	Sanaa
Marc-Anthony Massiah	...	Warlord
Sylvesta Stuart	...	Soldier #1
Reese Alexander	...	Soldier #2
J.C. Williams	...	Soldier #3
Eric Mazimpaka	...	Soldier #4
Amitai Marmorstein	...	Nate / Interviewer
Chad Sayn	...	Jeep Driver
Peter Kelamis	...	Rahmat
Paul Brittain	...	Gabe
Aubrey Sixto	...	Ashley
Joel Labelle	...	Sultan

Storyline

A group of eccentric assassins are fed up with Gunther, the world's greatest hitman, and decide to kill him, but their plan turns into a series of bungled encounters as Gunther seems to always be one step ahead.

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Plot Keywords:

funeral | assassin | pregnant woman | documentary style | shooting | 

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Taglines:

They're Out to Change the Killing Business

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Genres:

Action | Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, language and some sexual material

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English German Spanish

Release Date:

22 September 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Why We're Killing Gunther

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Folktale Productions, Ingenious Media, Miscellaneous Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

At the very end of the credits it says. "Gunther will return in "The Gunther Who Loved Me" (if this movie makes any money)"

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Goofs

Boom Boom is from Morris, Illinois and claims that he worked "at the coal mine down the road." There is no coal mine in Morris, IL. The nearest one is about 30-40 miles away and its been abandoned for decades.

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Quotes

Barold: [pulls the pin on a grenade] Oh, I need to find a window.

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Crazy Credits

Arnold Schwarzenegger sings in character as Cord Billmont over the credits.

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Connections

References Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

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Soundtracks

A Criminal Mind
Words & Music by Gowan (as Lawrence Gowan)
© 1985, OLE Mark Cain Music Publishing
Administered by OLE
All rights reserved used by permission

User Reviews

Love it!!!

I don't know why this film has such a bad rating! Maybe it's because people are watching with a predetermined expectation of what the film will be like and then they get disappointed. I thought this might be another super American, cheesy line action film. But I was pleasantly surprised. This film uses great techniques. Such as first person view mockumentary, breaking the 3rd glass rule(or whatever you call it), witty but realistic banter and a non typical American ending. Which made me LOVE this film! I think this film was too clever for it's own good and the general public couldn't appreciate it. I did initially watch this because I am an Arnie fan (it's so good to see him in films again) however his role was great and he didn't need to be present from the beginning because its about what's appropriate for the sake of the film. Arnold's character being aloof in the beginning made his character mysterious and more believable. I loved it! It's great! I 100% recommend a watch!